New Sweden Cardigan, PDF pattern

About the Design

I love old textiles and their patterns, and so, naturally, this admiration affects my designing.

New Sweden is based on traditional Swedish motifs and shaping, but, updated with softer coloring.

The traditional square neck on this cardigan gives it a simple, refined look that would work well as a suit jacket.

The zipper option makes a logical and modern use of the flat, crocheted front bands. Traditionalists may use pewter clasps, which add another element of beautiful design.

Size

40 / 46 / 53″ Shown in 40″ size.

Materials

Bartlettyarns’ 2-ply wool (210 yd/4 oz skeins):

2 / 3 / 4 Bark, 2 / 3 /4 Granite, and 2 / 2 / 3 Mountain Berry.

16” and 29” size 8 (5 mm) circular ndls

US size 8 (5 mm) double-pointed ndls

1 oz DK weight wool yarn, to crochet steeks

US size G (4.25 mm) crochet hook

Stitch markers

Stitch holders

18 / 24 / 24“ separating zipper

Sewing ndl and thread

6 / 7 / 7 pewter clasps, 2“ wide (optional)

Gauge

17 sts and 19 rnds = 4″ (10cm) over chart, with size 8 (5 mm) ndls, or size to give gauge

Substitute Yarn Wt.: Heavy Worsted

Skill Level: Intermediate with ability to steek

Happy Knitting!

Dawn