Eaves
Boxy, graphic drop-sleeve cardigan is engineered from the top down with steeked front and armholes. Sleeves are picked up and knit from armhole steek and collar is worked in one piece at center front opening. Hem Ribbing is accentuated with a squishy cable. Sleeve cuffs are extra long for a folded layer of bonus cozy. Colorwork and cables motifs are charted. Pattern is written for intermediate level knitters ready to dive in to steeking; basic steeking instructions are provided along with links for further information. Model is wearing Size 3 with approximately 18"/45.5 cm positive ease; recommended ease is 15-20"/38-51 cm. To Fit guidance is provided and though a variety of sizes is given to choose from; a wide range of bodies fit beautifully into the same sweater.
Fun fact: Eaves is named after Elsie Eaves, a pioneering American female engineer & the first female associate member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
SIZE: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5){6, 7, 8}(9, 10, 11)
TO FIT CHEST: 27 (30.5, 33.75, 37.25, 41.75){46.5, 51, 55.5}(60.25, 64.75, 69.25)"/68.5 (77.5, 86, 94.75,106.5){118, 129.5, 141}(153, 164.5, 176) cm
ACTUAL FINISHED CHEST: 47 (50.5, 53.75, 57.25, 61.75){66.5, 71, 75.5}(80.25, 84.75, 89.25)"/119.5 (128, 137, 145.5, 157){168.5, 180.5, 192}(203.5, 215, 227) cm GAUGE 28 sts and 34 rows per 4"/10 cm in stockinette on larger needles
YARN 1275 (1375, 1475, 1550, 1650){1800, 1925, 2050}(2175, 2225, 2300) yards/1165 (1260, 1350, 1415, 1510){1645, 1760, 1875}(1990, 2035, 2100) meters, 100 (125, 125, 150, 150){175, 175, 200}(200, 225, 225) yards/90 (115, 115, 135, 135){160, 160, 180}(180, 205, 205) meters each CC1, CC2 & CC3 feltable fingering weight yarn suitable for steeking; Biches & Bûches Le Petit Lambswool is the featured yarn in this design and kits are available here
TOOLS Size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles in length comfortable for working actual Finished Circumference, Size 4 (3.5 mm) 16" (40 cm) circular needles (see Construction Note), Size 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles and set of DPNs in both sizes, crochet hook suitable for provisional CO, stitch markers including distinctive marker for end of round, tools for preferred Steek method (pattern provides basic instructions for crocheted method using same hook as for provisional CO), scrap yarn for provisional cast on
*Construction Note: Each Shoulder is worked and then joined so that sweater is completed as a boxy rectangle "in the round". Because your garment has corners, it will be necessary to manipulate your needles at each turn until you have several inches of fabric to work with. Flexible, slick needles are recommended and a having a third (or fourth) set of larger needles (any length) on hand is not required but makes for a smoother transition and is recommended. Test knitters preferred having extra sets of needles at the beginning of their projects; a magic loop style method can also be utilized in lieu of additional needles.
