This cardigan coat is worked seamlessly from the top down, with a creative and challenging construction. Are you ready for a wonderful festival of cables, lace and color?
All of the Lights was inspired by the name of the colorway that Primrose Yarn Co created for me. And this name was inspired by All of the Lights in New York City (which happens to be my favorite city to visit).
I had so much fun designing this piece. At first I thought that the cables and lace would be obscured by all the color in the yarn, but I was so wrong! The exaggerated patterning really worked wonderfully.If you have a moment to take a look at the detail pics, please pay attention to my favorite parts: The back neck and the pocket edgings. I am so proud of these… ❤️
SIZES
XS/S (M/L, XL/2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Since this cardigan has a very relaxed fit, most sizes fit a bigger range of body measurements. Therefore there are only 5 sizes given for my usual size range.
Recommended ease: Approx. 8” (20 cm) of positive ease although it can range from 6” (15 cm) to 10” (25 cm).
Shown in size M/L on a 36” bust.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Shoulder span/Back width: 19¼ (23¼, 27¼, 30¼, 33¼) inches; 48 (58, 68, 75.5, 83) cm.
Bust circumference (If worn closed): 38½ (46½, 54¼, 60½, 66½) inches; 96 (116, 136, 151, 166) cm.
Armhole Depth: 5½ (6½, 7¼, 8, 8¾) inches; 14 (16, 18, 20, 22) cm.
Upper sleeve circumference: 12½ (14, 15½, 16½, 18) inches; 31.5 (35, 38, 42, 45) cm.
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 17½ inches; 43.5 cm (customizable)
Length from underarm to hem: 23½ inches; 58.5 cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn: 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins of Marquess MCN DK by Primrose Yarn Co. (80% Merino / 10% Cashmere / 10% Nylon; 225 yards 206 m/100g) or approx. 1462 (1687, 1912, 2137, 2362) yards 1339 (1545, 1751, 1957, 2163) m of DK weight yarn. The sample was knit using colorway All of the Lights.
Needles and other notions:
US 6 (4 mm) and US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, at least 24” long.
Cable needle, several stitch markers (get at least 20), waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle.
GAUGE
24 sts and 32 rows to 4” (10 cm) in Aran/Cable patterns after blocking on US 6 (4 mm) needles.
For reference, this yarn gives a gauge of 21.5 sts and 32 rows to 4” (10 cm) on the same needles when worked in Stockinette stitch.
All of the Lights Pattern
The pattern is available as a digital download. You will automatically receive a pdf file.