leaves in water cardigan

raglan cardigan

Leaves in Water shows off a gorgeous color pattern with dramatic long-repeat gradient yarn. The slowly changing color of the background yarn creates subtle horizontal stripes, making for a dramatic look. It has the feel of a traditional Fair Isle sweater without all the ends to weave in! The dense gauge and wooly yarns make this a sturdy and rugged heirloom sweater that will keep you warm and last a lifetime. Choose a long-repeat gradient yarn such as Dyed in the Wool for the gradual horizontal striping shown in the sample or a solid color that contrasts well with the main color.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)
31.25 (35.25, 39, 43, 46.75, 50.75)”(79.5 [89.5, 99, 109, 118.5, 129 cm]) finished chest circumference (including 1" [2.5 cm] overlapping bands)
30.25 (34.25, 38, 42, 45.75, 49.75)" (77 [87, 96.5, 106.5, 116, 126.5 cm]) chest circumference before steeking, not including steek stitches.
Project shown measures 35.25" (89.5 cm).

YARN

Sportweight (#2 Fine)
Main Color: 898 (1,017, 1,128, 1,247, 1,358, 1,477) yd (821 [930,1,031, 1,140, 1,242, 1,351] m)
Contrast Color: 706 (799, 887, 980, 1,068, 1,161) yd (646 [731, 811, 896, 977, 1,062] m).

Shown here:
Main Color: Bare Naked Wools Confection Sport (100% Corriedale wool; 375 yd [343 m]/115 g): Dark Chocolate; 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins
Contrast Color: Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool (100% American wool; 200 yd [183 m]/57 g): Deep Bump; 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins.

NEEDLES

Ribbing: Size U.S. 4 (3.5 mm): 32” (80 cm) circular needle, set dpn or long circular needle for magic-loop method, very long circular needle for buttonband/ buttonhole band/neck edging
Colorwork: Size U.S. 6 (4.0 mm): 32” (80 cm) circular needle, 16” (40 cm) circular needle, set dpn or long circular needle for magic- loop method.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS

Markers (m); tapestry needle; removable markers; size E-4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook for steek reinforcement, light fingering- weight waste yarn in color to coordinate with MC for steek reinforcement.

GAUGE

31 sts and 33 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Leaves in Water Chart stitch pattern.

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