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Killary Cardigan

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The Killary Cardigan—a DK-weight, yoked cardigan—is named for the Irish village of Killary Harbour, which is famous for being Ireland's only true fjord. It is a narrow, deep inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by immense mountains. 


I dedicate this sweater to my dad, who I recently lost. I chose Killary because of a story he told me about he and my mom going to a festival in Killary Harbour on their honeymoon. At this festival, there was a prize for best dressed and my mom won it. And was so surprised as she didn’t even know about about the contest. This story just tickled me and I knew I had to use the name so I could document it, as it brought great joy to my dad.


This cardigan—with both written and charted directions-—has some easy texture in the yoke and a relaxing stockinette body and sleeves. Worked seamlessly from the top down, it is perfect for trying on as you go. Written in 9 sizes, with an option for traditional length or cropped length, it is meant to be an easy knit and a wardrobe staple. 


Needles:

US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 5 (3.75 mm), 24” (61 cm), and 40” (100 cm) circular needles or needles are needed to get gauge. 

Note: A longer cord may be more comfortable for larger sizes since you are working this flat. 


Yardage Needed:

Cropped version: 688 (786, 911, 1060) (1218, 1362, 1559) (1749, 1972) yards; 630 (719, 834, 970) (1114, 1246, 1426) (1600, 1804) m

Standard version: 924 (1052, 1216, 1407) (1612, 1796, 2048) (2291, 2573) yards; 845 (962, 1112, 1287) (1475, 1643, 1873) (2095, 2353) m


Suggested Yarn: Brown Sheep Company, Prairie Spun, DK, [100% Wool; 256 yds (234 m)/100 g] or any DK weight yarn of your choosing


Sample uses:

Cropped version in Size 4: Honeycomb, approx. 1060 yds (970 m)

Standard version in Size 2: Wild Indigo, approx. 1052 yds (962 m)


Gauge: 20 stitches/28 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette using US 5 (3.75 mm) needles or whatever size needle gives you gauge. 

Note: Texture section is 18 sts/28 rows = 4” (10 cm) square.


Other Notions: Stitch markers, darning needle, (6) 3/4“ (19 mm) buttons for cropped version, (7) 3/4“ (19 mm) buttons for sizes 1-8, and (8) 3/4“ (19 mm) buttons for size 9 on standard version. 


Special Techniques:

Knit, purl, increasing (yo), decreasing (k2tog, s2kp, ssk), charts (written directions available), short rows, cast on & bind off


Sizes: 

1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9)

To fit bust measurement with approx. 3” positive ease: 

32” (36”, 40”, 44”) (48”, 52”, 56”) (60”, 64”)

80 (90, 100, 110) (120, 130, 140) (150, 160) cm



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