Pacific Crest Trail Cardigan
Pacific Crest Trail Cardigan
Pacific Crest Trail Cardigan is a modern take on a classic design. It’s the perfect cardigan to wear with everything and it’s super-comfy! Picture it with your favorite jeans, dresses and skirts.
The textured stitch pattern is easy to memorize and the finishing touches give it a truly professional appeal.
Construction is top-down in a completely seamless manner. The yoke and body are worked back and forth and then the front plackets are worked in a neat 1x1 ribbing.
Collar stitches are picked up from the cast on edge to add stability and structure to the neckline so it doesn’t stretch out.
Pacific Crest Trail will look great in any yarn that meets gauge and has good drape and stitch definition.
This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.
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SIZES
XS(S, S2, M, M2, L)(L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) See measurements and ease below.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 33.75(36.75, 39.5, 42, 45.25, 47.75)(51, 53.5, 56.75, 50, 62.5) inches / 85.5(93.5, 100.5, 106.5, 115, 121.5)(129.5, 136, 144, 152.5, 159) cm.Choose size that is 4-6” / 10-15 cm larger than chest measurement.
Choose size that is at least 4” / 10 cm larger than chest measurement!
RECOMMENDED YARN
The Fibre Co Road to China Light Sport (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere); 159 yds (145 m)/1.76 oz (50 g).
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OR any yarn that meets gauge, has good drape and definition for the cable stitches. See YarnSub.com for yarn substitutions.
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
1000(1167, 1296, 1336, 1429, 1529)(1636, 1751, 1873, 2005, 2145) yds / 910(1062, 1179, 1216, 1301, 1392)(1489, 1593, 1705, 1824, 1952) m.
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Large (Main) - US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 29-32” / 70-80 cm circular needle and set of DPNs (or use your preferred method of circular knitting for sleeves). Use for main body and sleeves and cuffs.
Small - US 3 (3.25 mm) 29-32”/70-80cm circular needle. Use for CO, collar, and hem ribbing.
Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge!
GAUGE
25 sts/31 rows = 4”/10 cm square in stockinette stitch using largest needles and measured AFTER blocking. Adjust needle sizes accordingly to meet gauge. Note gauge before and after blocking for knowledge of yarn growth to assist in adjusting for length.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers, yarn needle for weaving in ends, small crochet hook for edging, 12 buttons - 5/8”/16mm.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Intermediate level pattern but could be accessible to an Advanced Beginner knitter with some experience in skills used.
Skills Used: German Short Rows, increases, decreases, basic cable, picking up sts, buttonholes, Italian (Tubular) bind off.
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Pattern is also available in Knit Companion.
