SIZES:
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10): 31 (33.5, 35.5, 39) (42, 46.5, 50) (54, 58, 62)”/ 78 (85, 90, 99) (106, 118, 127) (137, 148, 158) cm
Note: Designed to be worn with 0-4 “ positive ease in bust
Sample shown in size 3 with 1.5” positive ease
MATERIALS:
Expression Fiber Arts Twisted Tweed Sport
Shown in colors : (A) Fool’s Gold 310 (325, 355, 410) (455, 545, 610) (645, 710, 790) yds,
(B) Marianne 330 (350, 390, 440) (470, 590, 640) (680, 740, 845) yds,
(C) Spruce 675 (715, 765, 780) (840, 1040, 1070) (1165, 1210, 1400) yds
Buttons: 5/8” (1.5 cm); 9 for sizes 1-5, 10 for sizes 6-9, 11 for size 10
The size 3 sample shown used approximately 1,510 yards.
Needle:
US 8 (5.0 mm) circular needles, 32” cable length
US 8 (5.0 mm) dpns (set of 5) to finish sleeves
Any size that is appropriate for the yarn selected. Refer to the tag/label for the recommended sizes.
SKILL LEVEL:
Some cable experience is helpful, but not necessary. Top down construction requires no advanced finishing skills. Entire cardigan is knit carrying 2 strands together. Simple yarn overs create the buttonholes.
Notes From the Designer:
The feelings of Fall were the inspiration for this cardigan. The colors reflect the transformation of the trees from summer greens to rich autumn reds and yellows. Designed in a lightweight wool, it’s perfect for those crisp, cool days.
The cardigan is knit top down, allowing for some size adjustment as you go. Two strands of sport weight yarn are held together throughout, creating a “marled” fabric. Simple cables and yarn overs create the buttonholes, allowing for a wide variety of button placement. Designed to fall between the waist and high hip, the length may be easily adjusted to suit.
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This cardigan uses a marling technique. Two strands of yarn are held together, sometimes the same color and sometimes two different colors.
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Short rows are worked using the German Short Row method.
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The cardigan may be made longer, by adding more buttonholes before beginning the twisted rib. Be sure to determine button placement before determining how many rows to add.
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Click the Videos tab to watch a tutorial of the German Short Row method used in this pattern!
- 2/17/2021- New Version of Pattern uploaded. Please download new copy of pattern before casting on.
Designed by Jane Vanselous
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Enjoy your knitting!
Chandi
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Customer Reviews 5 (48 Reviews) Write a Review
Sweetgum pattern
I picked this at tern for its simplicity and the yarn. I am waiting to receive the yarn to knit it. At that point I will update this review.
A different yarn
I made Sweetgum with pearlescent worsted (gorgeous yarn!) rather than two twisted sport held together. It turned out beautiful except that the sleeves were too small in circumference. I finally found one person with skinnier than usual arms and gave it to her. If I make this pattern again especially with that yarn, I will cast on more stitches under the arm. And, I will not make it with pearlescent yarn, but with a yarn that has more wool and nylon and less silk. It would be nice to have this pattern adjusted for a DK or worsted yarn.
Sweetgum
Beautiful
Cardigan
Love the pattern. Easy to follow. Would recommend it
Sweetgum pattern
The cute design and the pattern is easy to understand.
"Sweetgum" cardigan
Recently completed this lovely sweater. I used the colors as recommended and am very pleased. The pattern was very easy to follow and worked up quickly. It was to be a Christmas gift for my mother, but I was so excited about how beautifully it turned out that I've already given it to her. Christmas in July!
'Sweetgum' cardi
Recently bought this beatiful and well designed cardigan! It is exactly what I have been looking for these past 4 months. Can't wait to get started!
Sweetgum
Beautiful pattern, Chandi! Thank you for sharing!
Stunning Pattern
I just love this pattern
Sweetgum
I haven't had the opportunity to make this yet but I'm excited to get to making it.
Sweetgum Cardigan
so glad to see a cardigan pattern and this one is really nice. Love the colors it was knitted in. Getting ready to start this project.
Sweet gum cardigan
Beautiful!!! Love the color combinations!!!
sweetgum
Beautiful pattern. Thank you
sweetgum
beautiful pattern.
Sweetgum
It is next on my list to work on, and I am looking forward to it
Epicharmus
Beautiful pattern I hope to get started soon!
Sweet gum
A very practical and pretty cardigan that I hope to get a lot of wear out of.
Sweetgum Cardigan
I look forward to making this with its color blending and styling.
Sweetgum
Gorgeous cardigan, splendid made.
Sweetgum
I haven’t begun yet but my goodness...I can’t wait! I’m new to knitting so this would be my 1st. I love you yarns, your patterns ... O an Noon on Tuesday...
Sweetgum
I haven’t begun yet but my goodness...I can’t wait! I’m new to knitting so this would be my 1st. I love you yarns, your patterns ... O an Noon on Tuesday...
Sweetgum
I haven't used the pattern yet. I will review it at a later date.
Sweetgum
I haven't used the pattern yet. I will review it at a later date.
Just love it!
I have been looking for a cardigan pattern and this ticks all the boxes. I am fairly new to knitting and the pattern is very clear from the start. So, I can't wait to make a start. xx
Sweet gum
Beautiful sweater and the buttons are a great addition and different which added to your own colors makes this a ONE OF A KIND addition to a smart wardrobe
Sweetgum
Ow wow, I had soo much fun with this one. It came out great, the pattern was easy to follow and I’m so proud of how it came out. Took me 5 days to complete the project.
Lovely pattern
Pattern says adventurous novice. I’m not used to American patterns so need time to work it out. Beautiful design though. Look forward getting my head around it and producing a gorgeous garment
Sweetgum
This looks like a fun and classic cardigan...need to order yarn...most likely this will be a late summer early winter knit fo4 me...love cardigans
Sweetgum
Absolute stunning cardigan.
Sweetgum sweater pattern
I have not started this sweater yet, as my yarn has not arrived, but I did do a test knit of the neckline shaping/short rows with the amended cast on numbers, and it was spot on. Can’t wait to knit this sweater!
Lovely!
I haven't started this yet, but it's on my list of things to cast on this week!
Sweater
It's so pretty
Sweetgum
I haven't had a chance to knit it yet but can't wait to get it on the needles. Beautiful cardigan.
Seren
Lovely garment. I haven't made it yet, but it's in my queue
sweetgum
Easy to knit and to wear! Very nice cardigan
Sweethum
Just have the pattern - ordered the yarn - can’t wait
sweetgum
very good
Sweetgum
I have not worked this pattern yet but it looks just lovely, a design that will be easy to wear with both casual and dressy outfits. Thank you for making this available to me.
Sweetgum
It's a lovely cardigan and I'm sure I'll enjoy working the pattern as well as wearing it.
Sweetgum
What a truly sweet look this little open cardigan has.
lovely
a beautiful pattern, can't wait to create it
Sweetgum
I haven’t started on it yet but am looking forward to it
Sweetgum
Love tweed - planning as my next project and knitting for myself Like the yarn used n the colours and holding two yarns together but I would like to wear colours that are probably less busy
Sweetgum
It’s a project in the cards for the future Currently finishing a shawl in fingering yarn which is taking a long time now Love these colours ... but would be using a less busy yarn
Gorgeous
I have not knit this yet, but it is absolutely beautiful. My list is long. I know I will not be disappointed.
Sweetgum
Das ist eine wunderschöne Strickjacke.
Sweetgum
Looks like another beautiful, comfy cardigan. Can't wait to try this. love the two muted colors. Thanks for another great free pattern.
Sweetgum
Beautiful pattern. Can’t wait to find my perfect yarn so I can start this project!!