Capsa

This cardigan was inspired by the warm and cozy feeling that I get when I smell smoked paprika, my favorite spice. The word ‘Capsa’, the root of paprika’s name in Latin capsicum, means box, which perfectly describes the shape of this garment.

The Winfield yarn, with its delightful texture and sturdy structure, is the perfect choice for a cozy, everyday cardigan. This design is not just about style, but also about practicality, making it your go-to for any relaxed day.

Embark on a journey of creativity and skill as you knit this cardigan with its unique sideways construction and captivating geometric elements!

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8) to fit chest circumference of

32-36 (36-40, 40-44, 44-48, 48-52)(52-56, 56-60, 60-64)“ or

81-91.5 (91.5-101.5, 101.5-112, 112-122, 122-132)(132-142, 142-152.5, 152.5-162.5)cm

with 6-10” of positive ease

sample shown is Size 2 modeled on a person with 34”/86cm bust circumference and 5’2”/157.5cm height

Finished measurements:

chest circumference of 42 (46, 50, 54, 58)(62, 66, 70)“ or

107 (117, 127, 137, 147.5)(157.5, 167.5, 178)cm

Yarn: Sweet Paprika Winfield, worsted weight, 100% Canadian wool, 245 yards / 224 meters per 120g,

sample knit in Sugar Maple colorway

4 (5, 5, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8) skeins

Yardage:

955 (1070, 1190, 1315, 1440)(1570, 1705, 1845) yards or

875 (980, 1090, 1200, 1315)(1435, 1560, 1685) meters

Gauge:

16 sts x 32 rows in stitch pattern (see Page 3) = 4”/10 cm after wet blocking, unstretched

Needles:

• 2 of 32”/80 cm circular needles in size needed to obtain gauge (recommended size is US 8 / 5 mm)
• spare circular needle in the same size as gauge needles

Notions: Crochet hook, tapestry needle, stitch markers, scrap yarn

Skills required: Crochet Provisional Cast On, making increases and decreases, German Short Rows, picking up sts, Three Needle Bind Off