Go gracefully from denim to tweed with this versatile pattern. Helliwell is a sweet old-fashioned cardigan worked from the bottom up with a built-in button band and round yoke. The openwork motif around the yoke prettily frames the necks and shoulders while side shaping flatters the figure. Everything is edged with simple seed stitch. Includes instructions for both short and long sleeves.
Skill Level Intermediate
Finished Measurements To fit bust size 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 47, 49, 52) inches Finished Bust 33½ (35¼, 37½, 40, 42½, 44, 46½, 48¾, 50½, 53½) inches Finished Length 21 (21½, 22, 22¼, 22½, 23, 23½, 24, 25, 25½) inches
Yarn Short sleeve 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 14, 15) balls, shown in Elann Den-M-Nit Cotton 50gm/100yds ea. Note: if using Den-M-Nit, check yarn label for shrinkage allowance. Long sleeve 8 (9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 12, 14, 14) balls, shown in KnitPicks City Tweed DK 50gm/123 yds ea
Gauge 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches/10cm in stockinette (stocking) stitch, blocked
Needles 4.5 mm circular needles, approx 30 inches long (or size required to obtain gauge) 4.5mm straight or circular needles for sleeves 3.75 mm circular needles
Other Supplies 1 spare circular needle for holding sleeves, scrap yarn or stitch holders for underarm stitches, tapestry needle, 9 medium buttons Construction
Notes Front and back are worked together back and forth on circular needles. Sleeves are worked flat to the underarm, then joined to the body. The yoke is shaped at the armhole with raglan decreases, then the decreases are distributed through the openwork motif to the neck.
