Wainwright
Wainwright
An asymmetric cardigan whose construction takes traditional chevrons for a joy ride.
Finished Measurements
32 1/4 (35 1/4, 39, 41 3/4, 47, 50, 53)” bust, when buttoned
Sample shown in size 39” with 2” of positive ease
Yarn
Masham Worsted by Lorna’s Laces (70% British Wool, 30% Masham Wool; 170 yds/100g); 7 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins in Pewter, or 1125 (1235, 1360, 1470, 1585, 1695, 1715) yards heavy worsted yarn
Needles
One 32” or 40” circular needle (circ) in size US 8 5 mm
Set of double pointed needles (DPNs) in size US 8 5 mm
Set of DPNs in size US 7 4.5 mm
or size needed to obtain gauge
Cardigan body is worked flat; circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches and undulations in the fabric. Circular needle may be used for Magic Loop Method in sleeves.
Gauge
17 1/2 sts and 28 rows = 4” in 8-Row Garter Ridge