Milk Stout

$8.00

I always seem to come back to the basic idea of the Grandpa Cardigan – each time working it from a somewhat different perspective.

This time, it’s all about texture and cozy, satisfying depth. Bold cables are paired with a combination of ribbed and slipped stitches, and adding saddle shoulder construction creates distinct seam lines in the texture. A garter stitch shawl collar adds one more element to the mix, cementing the deep cushy feeling of the sweater.

And yes, some cables. Because I love these big, bold, undulating cables.

Julie Asselin’s Nurtured yarn is PERFECT for this cardigan. Her technique of adding color to the fleece before the spinning process creates a sophisticated and subtle tweed, and the mix of Rambouillet, Targhee and Merino is smooth and rustic and toothy while knitting, and light and soft and woofy when worn.
The shade I chose is no longer available, but Julie has a few lovely neutral grays to choose from now. I think Fusion 21 would be quite similar.

This sweater is easy to modify for length or width, and comments are in the pattern on how to do so. The shawl collar is narrow, but can be knit deeper if desired, and sleeve length is given for both folded back cuffs vs. straight arms.

Gauge and fiber choice are important on this sweater. Be aware that some sub yarns will block out differently (aka grow) in ribbing and cables, as this is a dense fabric. Be SURE to swatch and block a sample before knitting. If you think your yarn might grow, I suggest working both yoke and body a bit shorter than desired.

Detailed notes on yarn and size choice, as well as modifying the yoke for an alternate row gauge will be in my Milk Stout Ravelry thread.

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I always seem to come back to the basic idea of the Grandpa Cardigan – each time working it from a somewhat different perspective.

This time, it’s all about texture and cozy, satisfying depth. Bold cables are paired with a combination of ribbed and slipped stitches, and adding saddle shoulder construction creates distinct seam lines in the texture. A garter stitch shawl collar adds one more element to the mix, cementing the deep cushy feeling of the sweater.

And yes, some cables. Because I love these big, bold, undulating cables.

Julie Asselin’s Nurtured yarn is PERFECT for this cardigan. Her technique of adding color to the fleece before the spinning process creates a sophisticated and subtle tweed, and the mix of Rambouillet, Targhee and Merino is smooth and rustic and toothy while knitting, and light and soft and woofy when worn.
The shade I chose is no longer available, but Julie has a few lovely neutral grays to choose from now. I think Fusion 21 would be quite similar.

This sweater is easy to modify for length or width, and comments are in the pattern on how to do so. The shawl collar is narrow, but can be knit deeper if desired, and sleeve length is given for both folded back cuffs vs. straight arms.

Gauge and fiber choice are important on this sweater. Be aware that some sub yarns will block out differently (aka grow) in ribbing and cables, as this is a dense fabric. Be SURE to swatch and block a sample before knitting. If you think your yarn might grow, I suggest working both yoke and body a bit shorter than desired.

Detailed notes on yarn and size choice, as well as modifying the yoke for an alternate row gauge will be in my Milk Stout Ravelry thread.

Scroll down for more details.

Yarn: Julie Asselin Nurtured, shown in Irma. (100% Merino /Rambouillet/ Targhee) 56 grams, 130 yds/118m per skein.

If substituting yarn, I work swatch in cable pattern and ribbing to be sure you are getting gauge and like the feel of the fabric. Be sure of row gauge, as it affects yoke depth. I do not suggest anything drapey, heavy or variegated. Nurtured does not have a lot of elasticity, so ribbing lies as knit once blocked. If you are using a stretchier fiber such as an MCN, you may see some pulling in of the ribbing, which could create a bit more of a shaped silhouette.

Gauge: 22 sts/28 rows per 4”/10cm in 1x1 ribbing. Gauge calculated after blocking. Each front cable panel is 4.5”/11.5cm wide, back cable panel is 10.5”/26.5cm wide.

Needles: US#7/4.5mm needles. Long circulars for the body, DPNs or short circulars for sleeves.

Sizes:

30.75(33.75 35.25,38,39.75)(42.5,45.25,47.5,51.5,54)”

78(85.5, 89.5,96.5,101)(108,115,120.5,130,137)cm

Finished size around bust, including button band. I suggest 2-3”/5-7.5cm positive ease, based on actual bust.

Yardage:

1300(1400,1500,1550,1600)(1700,1800,1900,2100,2200)yds

1188(1280,1371,1417,1463)(1554,1645,1737,1828,1920)m