With the option to knit as a sleeveless vest or a long-sleeved cardigan, Newel is a thick cabled garment with plenty of modern appeal. With bias stockinette stitch front panels and knit in Quarry yarn, Newel strikes a balance of rusticity and elegance. Wide cables adorn the collar and front bands, integrating cleverly with pockets that complement the overall wearability of Newel.
Yarn
Brooklyn Tweed Quarry (100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool; 200 yards/100 grams)
Vest
- 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins
- Photographed in color Citrine
Note: The fifth size takes almost exactly 5 skeins. You may wish to consider purchasing an extra skein due to variations in individual work.
Cardigan
- 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins
- Photographed in color Gypsum
Note: The sixth size takes almost exactly 8 skeins. You may wish to consider purchasing an extra skein due to variations in individual work.
Yardage
Vest
- 610 (685, 765, 940, 990, 1105) total yards of chunky weight wool yarn
Cardigan
- 900 (1005, 1115, 1320, 1420, 1580) total yards of chunky weight wool yarn
Gauge
- 13 stitches & 20 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking
- 17 stitches & 20 rows = 4” in Newel Chart pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking
- One 26-stitch motif from Newel Chart measures 6” wide with Size A needle(s), after blocking
Needles
Size A (for Main Fabric)
- One 32” circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
- Suggested Size: 6 mm (US 10)
Size B (for Ribbing)
- One 32” circular needle and one set of DPNs* one size smaller than Size A
- Suggested Size: 5.5 mm (US 9)
Size C (for Cast On)
- One 32” circular needle, one size larger than Size A
- Suggested Size: 6.5 mm (US 10½)
*32” circular needle can be used instead of DPNs if using Magic Loop method
Finished Dimensions
- 18¼ (20, 21¾, 24¼, 26¼, 28½)“ [46.5 (51, 55, 61.5, 66.5, 72.5) cm] back width at bust
- Sized to fit approximately 30–32 (34–36, 38–40, 42–44, 46–48, 50–52)“ [76–81.5 (86.5–91.5, 96.5–101.5, 106.5–112, 117–122, 127–132) cm] bust
- Intended Ease: +4–6” [10–15 cm] for vest, +6–8” [15–20.5 cm] for cardigan
- Vest sample shown is size 24¼“ [61.5 cm] back width on model with 0–2” [0–5 cm] ease
- Cardigan sample shown is size 20” [51 cm] back width on model with 2–4” [5–10 cm] ease
Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
- Provisional Crochet Cast On
- Cabled Cast On
- Purled Cabled Cast On
- Joinery Bind Off
- 1x1 Tubular Bind Off
- Kitchener Stitch
- Modified Kitchener Technique
Skill Level
Adventurous Intermediate: 4 out of 5
Please note: the stitch patterns for this garment are charted only.
