Iris Tree Cardigan
PATTERN IN PDF
As timeless as a cardigan gets. The Iris Tree Cardigan has a classic v-neck neckline, a clean button front, and a cropped fit for an updated look.
Details are everything in this seemingly classic-looking cardigan. The shoulders are perfectly shaped with simple short rows, the sleeves have shaped caps and gussets at the underarm to create a durable and good-fitting sleeve and the clean button front is the perfect finish off this knitted project.
The cardigan is named after Iris Tree, a multi-hyphenate poet, model, and creator of great wit, adventurous nature, and great talent. She is the ultimate between-the-wars British bohemian, a woman who defied convention at all costs.
SIZES
To fit a real bust circumference of: 85 (90, 95, 100, 105) (115, 120, 130, 140) cm
Finished garment - bust measurements: 90 (95, 101, 105.5, 111)(122, 130, 138, 145) cm
Intended to be worn with 5-10 cm / [2-4]” of positive ease at the bust. This garment is designed to fit cojmfortably. When in doubt, size up!
NEEDLES
4,5 mm circular needle, cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” for the body (or needle size to obtain gauge) and a shorter cable for sleeves (or dpns)
4 mm circular needle, cable length 80 cm / 32” for the ribbing (or needle size to obtain gauge), and a shorter cable for sleeves (or dpns).
YARN
Arwetta by Filcolana (80% merino, 20% nylon)
Held together with
Tilia by Filcolana (70% mohair, 30% mulberry silk)
Or
Lang Yarns Jawoll (75% wool, 25% nylon)
In colorway 317
Held together with
Scheepjes Mohair Rhythm (75% mohair, 25% polyamide)
Or
Knitting for Olive Merino (100 % non-mulesed merino wool)
Held together with
Knitting for Olive Kidsilk (70 % mohair - 30 % silk)
YARE
19 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on larger needle in stockinette stitch worked flat after blocking.
*To get the perfect fit, it is imperative that you achieve gauge. However, if you can achieve the number of stitches but not the number of rows, this is your lucky day! This pattern provides measurements to be worked at length.*
NOTIONS
Blocking tools, darning needle, removable stitch markers, scrap yarn, and tape measure.
