Storyweaver

Introducing Storyweaver, a boxy oversized open cardigan with short sleeves, perfect for wrapping yourself in comfort on relaxed days. This design features a charming folkloric stranded knit pattern, adding a touch of whimsy to your wardrobe. Knit side to side with a steeked hem, it’s an interesting and rewarding project. Storyweaver makes a lovely casual house jacket, ideal for curling up on the couch with a book.

The finished body circumference is 42 (46, 50, 54)(58, 62, 66, 70)”/ 106.5 (117, 127, 137)(147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 178)cm to be worm with 6-10”/ 15-25.5cm ease. 

Materials:

Peace Fleece Worsted, 50% Navajo Rambouillet/30% Fine Wool/20% Mohair, 200y/ 183m; 115g/ 4 oz.:

·       MC: 833 (967, 1052, 1120)(1214, 1456, 1555, 1637)y / 762 (884, 962, 1024)(1110, 1331, 1422, 1497)m

·       C1: 188 (217, 238, 252)(273, 329, 350, 369)y/ 172 (198, 218, 230)(250, 301, 320, 337)m

Sample shown in Kamchatka Sea Moss (MC) and Antarctic White (C1).

Tools:

US 9 (5.5mm) 16”/40cm and 42”/ 107cm circulars or equivalent needle in size necessary to obtain gauge; US 8 (5mm) 16”/40cm and 42”/ 107cm l circular or size smaller than gauge needle; US 10 (6mm) 16”/40cm and 42”/ 107cm l circular or size larger than gauge needle; 3 stitch markers; tapestry needle.  Note: An interchangeable needle set is ideal for this project as you can adjust lengths as needed. 

Gauge:

15 sts and 23 rows in a 4”/10cm swatch of stockinette st using larger needles, blocked.