Svalbard by Bristol Ivy

Craft: Knitting

This pattern is available on Ravelry.

“This cardigan was inspired by a desire to play with volume and drape in combination with a strong, architectural stitch pattern and clean, flattering details. The deep, bell-like swoop of the bottom hem is balanced by the tailored shoulders and three-quarter length sleeves, and both are complimented by the soft falls of the fronts and shawl collar. Add to this an interesting take on traditional raglan shaping, and you have a cardigan that’s both intriguing to knit and effortless to wear!” – Bristol Ivy

Additional information has been included in the pattern with regards to the underarm shaping; no additional charts are necessary. For close-up details of this shaping, please see photos of the underarm here.

CONSTRUCTION

Cardigan is worked in one piece from the top down, with the sleeves and back knit from the collar to the underarm. The sleeves are put on holders while stitches are picked up from the front edges of the sleeves and joined with the back to work the body to the hem. Stitches are then picked up all along the neckline and worked in the round with the live stitches to create a mitered border and shawl collar. The sleeves are worked in the round on DPNs.

MATERIALS

1095 (1220, 1350, 1435, 1630, 1830, 1990) yards of worsted weight wool yarn
8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g)

Photographed in color Stormcloud

GAUGE

20 stitches & 29 rows/rounds = 4” in Cartridge Rib with Size A needle(s), after blocking

NEEDLES

Size A (for Main Fabric):
One 40” circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge listed

Suggested Size: 4½ mm (US 7)

Size B (for Ribbing):
One 40” circular needle and one set of DPNs, one size smaller than Size A
Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

40” circular needle can be used instead of DPNs if using the Magic Loop method for working small circumferences in the round (i.e. Sleeves)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

38½ (42½, 45¾, 46½, 49¾, 53¾, 57)“ circumference at bust (including bands, with Fronts open)

To fit approximate bust sizes: 30-32 (34-36, 36-38, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52)”

Note: This is a loose-fitting garment with substantial drape in the front; the actual finished bust measurement will vary with how the garment is worn and at what angle it drapes from the wearer’s shoulders. Consult the schematic for other measurements.
Intended Ease: + 4-10”
Sample shown is 38½“ with + 4½” ease on model

SKILL LEVEL

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