Spark Cardi
Spark Cardi by Drea Renee Knits. All-over color work cardigan with shawl collar (knit in the round and then steeked).
Gauge: 20 sts & 22 rnds = 4”/10 cm
Finished Measurements: Worn with 2”/5 cm front bands overlapping: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)(54, 58, 62, 66)” / 86.5 (96.5, 107, 117, 127)(137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm (*Note: This sweater is intended to be worn with approximately 2-6”/5-15 cm positive ease. Sample is shown in Size 2 on a 35”/89 cm bust.)
Materials Used: Worsted Weight in 2 colors:
- MC - 615 (665, 732, 774, 834)(892, 957, 1037) g; 1288 (1398, 1539, 1626, 1753)(1874, 2010, 2178) yds; 1178 (1278, 1407, 1487, 1603)(1713, 1837, 1992) m
- CC - 150 (166, 183, 193, 200)(223, 239, 259) g; 450 (500, 549, 580, 600)(669, 717, 778) yds; 411 (456, 502, 531, 548)(612, 656, 711) m
Needle Size:
- Main Fabric: US 7/4.5 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and pre- ferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)
- Sleeve Fabric: US 8/5 mm - Preferred needles for small circumference (Magic Loop or DPNs) OPTIONAL - In my experience, I have found that most of us knit tighter when working small circumference (IE sleeves) than larger circumference (IE body). Therefore, I HIGHLY recommend checking your sleeve gauge to make sure it is has not tightened up too much, resulting in sleeves that will be too small. If your gauge has tightened, I recommend going up a needle size (or more) to continue in the gauge required for this sweater.
- Ribbing: US 5/3.75 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting. You may want a longer cord of 40”/100 cm to 60”/150 cm for knitting the shawl collar.
- *Note: Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, and size down 2 needle sizes for ribbing.
Pattern Includes: Written & Charted Instructions
Skill Level: Advanced
I love a good shawl collar cardi! This bottom up, raglan cardigan gives a classic look a twist with all-over colorwork. Spark is knit in the round and then steeked and finished off with a garter shawl collar and cozy belt to keep out those wintry winds!
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
Worn with 2”/5 cm front bands overlapping:
34 (38, 42, 46, 50)(54, 58, 62, 66)”
86.5 (96.5, 107, 117, 127)(137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm
This sweater is intended to be worn with approximately 2-6”/5-15 cm positive ease. Sample is shown in Size 2 on a 35”/89 cm bust.
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YARN REQUIREMENTS
Worsted Weight in 2 colors-
MC - 528 (578, 626, 664, 722)(776, 831, 892, 963) g
1109 (1215, 1315, 1396, 1517)(1630, 1745, 1874, 2023) yds
1014 (1111, 1203, 1276, 1387)(1490, 1596, 1714, 1850) m
CC - 129 (141, 153, 163, 177)(190, 203, 218, 236) g
388 (425, 461, 489, 531)(571, 611, 656, 709) yds
355 (389, 421, 447, 486)(522, 559, 600, 648) m
SUGGESTED YARN
Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted (100 g/210 yds)
MC - Natural (White) - 6 (6, 7, 7, 8)(8, 9, 9, 10) skeins
Spincycle Dream State (50 g/150 yds)
CC - Mississippi Marsala (warm tone multi) - 3 (3, 4, 4, 4)(4, 5, 5, 5) skeins
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Main Fabric: US 7/4.5 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and pre- ferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)
Sleeve Fabric: US 8/5 mm - Preferred needles for small circumference (Magic Loop or DPNs) OPTIONAL - In my experience, I have found that most of us knit tighter when working small circumference (IE sleeves) than larger circumference (IE body). Therefore, I HIGHLY recommend checking your sleeve gauge to make sure it is has not tightened up too much, resulting in sleeves that will be too small. If your gauge has tightened, I recommend going up a needle size (or more) to continue in the gauge required for this sweater.
Ribbing: US 5/3.75 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting. You may want a longer cord of 40”/100 cm to 60”/150 cm for knitting the shawl collar.
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, and size down 2 needle sizes for ribbing.)
NOTIONS
Stitch markers (5 fixed, 8 locking), waste yarn and/or stitch holders, tapestry needle, scissors, row counter (optional)
GAUGE
20 sts & 22 rnds = 4”/10 cm
Measured over stockinette stitch knit in the round on Main Fabric needle, after blocking.
TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
Knitting
Purling
Steeking
Stranded colorwork
Chart reading
Double knitting
Short Rows
Ribbing
Casting on
Binding off
I-cord bind off
Increasing
Decreasing
Kitchener stitch
