We were very excited when the Fall 2010 issue of Interweave Knits came out, as it includes the beautiful Leitmotif Cardigan by Carol Feller featuring Terra in Acorn.
Photograph by Kathryn Martin + © Interweave Knits
The cardigan is constructed sideways from the center back, features short row shaping for the sleeve caps and a beautiful cable and lace motif runs across the back and open fronts.
Photograph by Kathryn Martin + © Interweave Knits
Sizes 32 (36, 41, 44, 48, 52)” bust circumference, including 3″ gap at center front.
Yarn The Fibre Company Terra (40% alpaca, 40% wool, 20% silk; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g): #905 acorn, 10 (11, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins.
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rows = 4″ in St st; 19 sts and 26 rows = 4″ in cable and ladder patt, relaxed; braided cable measures 1½ ” wide.
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm) needles
• cable needle
• markers
• waste yarn
• hook + eye closures
The Leitmotif Cardigan has quickly moved to the top of our “must knit” list, and it should be on yours, too!
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