Winters Beach Cardi

> Do you enjoy Andrea’s patterns? [Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits Newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you’ll love!!][1] **DETAILS** When it comes to tweed yarn, I immediately begin dreaming of cables. I wanted to create a cozy cardigan with a no-fuss style. Winters Beach is worn open and is the perfect layering sweater - complete with pockets, of course. This sweater is knit from bottom up to the shoulders, then sleeves are picked up around the armholes and knit down. Pockets are placed while knitting the body of the sweater and finished at the end. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) #sizeinclusive **FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE** 39.5 (43.5, 47, 50.5, 54.5)(58.75, 62.25, 65.5, 69.75)” 100.5 (110.5, 119.5, 128.5, 138.5)(149, 158, 166.5, 177) cm *Recommended ease is positive 6-10”/15 -25.5 cm; sample is shown in Size 2 on a 35”/89 cm bust with 8.5”/21.5 cm positive ease.* **YARN REQUIREMENTS** *These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.* DK Weight (100 g/250 yds/230 m) 457 (511, 585, 631, 729)(777, 833, 875, 941) g 1142 (1276, 1462, 1576, 1822)(1941, 2082, 2186, 2352) yds 1044 (1167, 1337, 1441, 1666)(1775, 1903, 1999, 2151) m **SUGGESTED YARN** *For this sweater I chose a DK weight Tweed yarn. The neutral grey of this yarn is brought to life by it’s (recycled!) pops of tweed color. With a mix of Falkland Merino and recycled wool this yarn has crisp stitch definition and blooms beautifully!* Hedgehog Fibres Tweedy DK (100 g/250 yds/230 m) 50% Falkland Merino Wool/37.5% Recycled wool/12.5% Thread waste 5 (6, 6, 7, 8)(8, 9, 9, 10) skeins **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** Main Fabric: US 8/5 mm – 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs), plus a spare for the 3-needle bind off. Ribbing: US 6/4 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs) **NOTIONS** Stitch markers (10), row counter (recommended), cable needle, scissors, smooth waste yarn for Afterthought pockets and lifelines. **GAUGE** 19 sts & 28 rows = 4”/10 cm on Main Fabric needle. *Measured over moss stitch knit flat, after blocking.* 22 sts & 24 rnds = 4”/10 cm on Main Fabric needle. *Measured over stockinette stitch in the round, after blocking.* **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Casting on Knitting Purling Reading charts Cables Pockets Cable cast on Backwards loop cast on 3-needle bind off Increasing Decreasing Binding off [**YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS** Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we can not guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration!][2] [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [2]: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R9xQDziheAFIkiNKy1SgdpByQrpXJdph/view?usp=sharing