Angel's Envy

Angel's Envy is one of those special bourbons that makes any drink you make with it just a little smoother and deeper than without. Same recipe, no other tweaks -- and it's just better. That's how I feel about this sweater. It's not super complicated to knit and it's worked in a classic worsted wool, but when you add it to an outfit, the texture and color are just so beautiful that it kind of elevates the whole look.

I'd been dreaming of a subtly textured navy blue cardigan for a while. I wanted something Grandpa-esque but still modern, and when I saw this swatch, I knew I'd nailed the exact vibe I'd been going for. The cable and staggered line texture is incredibly simple, but it delivers some gorgeous impact - without actually even competing for any attention.

Hudson + West has created my dream yarn with Forge, and this will not be my last design with it! A subtle heather, a lofty spin, and a perfect mix of fiber that crisply shows off detail. This blue is one of those amazing navies as well. It's called Midnight and it's both deep and vibrant at the same time.

Angel's Envy is worked from the bottom hem to armholes in one piece and then split into fronts and back, which are worked to shoulders separately. Sleeves are picked up around the seamed armholes and worked in the round to cuff and the collar is worked flat and shaped with short rows. Pockets are seamed on last.

As always, I designed while thinking about how and where you may want to modify things and made sure the design allows for personalizing the fit. Notes are included for altering the body for length and for using the added side panels to alter things for width. I've written out instructions for modifying the shawl collar as well as for leaving the shawl off and creating a plain button band instead, and sleeves can altered as you work down to cuff if desired.

Cable instructions are both charted and written out.

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