Bird & the Bush cardigan, PDF pattern
About The Design:
These motifs come from a c.1838 jacquard-woven border pattern for a coverlet. The original weaver was Andrew Kump, of Hanover, PA.
Jacquard weaves put wonderfully graphic and colorful patterns into our early American homes. Though I have woven my share of simple yard goods, a part of me wishes to experience making these intricate weaves - hence, the bursting of these motifs into my hand knitting expression.
This jacket comes in one size only, but, certainly, changing your gauge will yield alternate sizes.
I’ve used a zipper and single pewter clasp set, instead of all clasps or buttons, so as not to interfere with the pattern. Art-to-Wear with a history!
Size: One size
Finished Measurements
Chest: 50”
Length: 24.5”
Armhole Depth: 11”
Sleeve Length: 18”
Length to Underarm: 13.5”
Materials
Bartlettyarns’ 2-ply wool, 4 oz / 210 yd hanks: 1 Garnet Heather (A), 2 Spice Heather (B), 1 Bark (C), 1 Oatmeal (D) and 5 Scotia (MC)
16” and 29” size 6 (4 mm) circular needles (ckns)
16” and 29” size 4 (3.5 mm) ckns
US size 4 and 6 double-pointed needles (dpns)
Tapestry needle, Stitch markers, Stitch holders
22” Navy separating zipper, and matching thread
1, 2” pewter clasp set
Gauge (wet blocked):
17 sts & 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) over CHART 1, and in St st, with size 6 ndls or size to give gauge. To save time take time to check gauge.
Happy Knitting!
Dawn
