Distel by Irina Anikeeva

Distel

Knitting
September 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette, on larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1200 - 1600 yards (1097 - 1463 m)
Bust: 34 (38, 42, 47, 52, 57)"
English
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This highly wearable blanket-front sweater is both elegant and rustic at once.

  • Cardigan is worked back and forth in one piece from top down. The sleeves are worked in the round from the top down.
  • German short-rows are used for sleeve cap and shoulder shaping. Knitters also could use any other short-row method of their choice.
  • A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Bust: 34 (38, 42, 47, 52, 57)“ / 86 (97, 107, 119, 132, 145) cm when worn closed.
Shown in size 34”/86 cm on 32”/81 cm bust with 2”/5 cm of positive ease.

YARN:
Harrisville Designs Highland (Worsted Weight)
100% Pure Virgin Wool
200 yds per 100gr (3.5 oz) skein
Shown in Evergreen #9,
6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins

NEEDLES:
US 7 4.5 mm, 32” (80 cm) circular needle
US 5 3.75 mm, 32” (80 cm) circular needle
US 7 4.5 mm dpns
US 5 3.75 mm dpns
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS:
Stitch markers, including removable marker
2 cable needles
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn or stitch holders

GAUGE:
16 Sts and 24 Rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch on size US 7 4.5 mm needle, after blocking.
29-st of Cable Chart = 5½“ on size US 7 4.5 mm needle, after blocking.