For Keeps

Construction

For Keeps is knit seamlessly from the top down. The back of the cardigan is cast on provisionally and short rows are worked to shape the shoulders. Front panels are picked up from the provisional cast on and knit. The body is joined under the arms after working fronts and back to the required armhole depth. Sleeves are picked up and knit from the top down.

Techniques Used In This Pattern

Provisional cast on, working in textured pattern with German short rows, cables, slipping stitches, picking up stitches

Selecting A Size

For Keeps is intended to be worn with 4-8” / 10-20 cm of positive ease. Select a size
4-8” / 10-20 cm larger than your bust measurement.

If you are between sizes, I recommend sizing down rather than up.

Finished Bust Circumference

Measurements below include a 2-3” / 5-15 cm opening at the front of the cardigan.

1 (2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7 {8, 9}
36.8 (40.2, 43.6, 46.9) 50.3, 53.7, 57.1 {60.4, 67.2}”
93.6 (102.1, 110.7, 119.2) 127.8, 136.4, 144.9 {153.5, 170.6} cm

Yarn

Julie Asselin ‘Journey Worsted,’
(80% Rambouillet / 20% Targhee,
200 yds / 115 g)
Shown in Latte
5 (6, 6, 7) 8, 8, 9 {10, 11} skeins

Or 998 (1104, 1194, 1340) 1463, 1597, 1744 {1905, 2080} yds of a similar worsted weight yarn

Notions

Crochet hook for provisional cast on, removable stitch markers, cable needle, waste yarn, tapestry needle to weave in ends

Needles

Needle A (Main Fabric & Hem Ribbing)
One 24” circular needle, US 8 / 5 mm or size needed to get gauge

Needle B (Sleeves)
One 40” circular needle for magic loop or DPN’s, US 8 / 5 mm or size needed to get gauge

Needle C (Sleeve Ribbing)
One 40” circular needle for magic loop or DPN’s, US 7 / 4.5 mm

Gauge

19 sts and 36 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Cartridge Rib stitch, knit flat, after blocking.

Contact & Support

email: samanthaguerindesign@gmail.com
Ravelry ID: SamanthaGuerin
Website: samanthaguerindesign.com

Helpful Tutorial

One Step Crochet Provisional Cast On