Jana
Cozy cables, pockets for your goodies & a squishy collar: some of the best knitterly details are right here. Jana is an incredibly satisfying project both on and off the needles. Looking to knit a less fitted sweater? Be sure to check out Karel, the unisex version of this design. Cardigan is worked from the bottom up with raglan-style seamless sleeves and set-in front pockets. Shawl Collar is created with short rows that are worked within the buttonband. Pattern is designed for experienced knitters comfortable with working from multiple charts at once & decreasing while maintaining cable pattern. Stitch patterns are charted. Sweater is shown in Size 2 with approx 3"/8 cm positive ease. Recommended ease is 1-4"/2.5-10 cm; choose the size that is slightly larger than your Chest measurement.
Size: 1 (2, 3, 4)[5, 6, 7](8, 9, 10)
Finished Chest:
34.75 (39, 42.75, 47.75)[50.5, 55.25, 59.5](62.25, 66.5, 71)"
88.5 (99, 108.5, 121.5)[128.5, 140.5, 151, 158, 169, 180.5) cm
Gauge: 17 sts and 26 rows per 4"/10 cm in Seeded Rib on larger needles; 11-st cable measures approx 1.75"/4.5 cm
Yarn: Heavy Worsted weight yarn
1075 (1225, 1350, 1550)[1650, 1850, 2025](2150, 2325, 2500) yards
985 (1125, 1235, 1420)[1510, 1695, 1855](1970, 2130, 2290) meters
Tools: Size 7 (4.5 mm) and Size 8 (5 mm) needles: set of DPNs & circular needles in longer length comfortable for working Finished Chest, 16" (40 cm) circular needles in smaller needle size only 20 stitch markers plus 4 distinctive markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle, sewing needle
Notions: Five 1”/2.5 cm buttons, needle and matching thread
Recommended Yarn: Hudson & West Co. Forge [70% Merino, 30% Corriedale; 235 yards/215 meters per 3.5 ounce/100 gram skein] 5 (5, 6, 7)[7, 8, 9](9, 10, 11) skeins in Fawn
