Newel

This pattern is available to download from Ravelry.

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.