West Coast Cardigan

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- **<h1>West Coast Cardigan</h1>** --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Knit from the top down in one piece, the West Coast cardigan features raglan shaping, flattering set-in pockets, a generous shawl collar, and a zipper closure. Bands of stranded colourwork knit up quickly using Briggs and Little Country Roving—a 5 strand lightweight pencil roving that creates a surprisingly lofty fabric. Extensive charts are accompanied by written instructions, schematics, and helpful links to guide you along the way. Instructions are provided in an easy to follow fill-in-the-blank format.* *The West Coast Cardigan was inspired, in respectful admiration, by the Cowichan Sweaters that are abundant on Vancouver Island and are a tradition of the Coast Salish people. This sweater is not a real Cowichan sweater, only inspired by this traditional style.* *BONUS: Feeling creative? Use this pattern as a jumping off point into your own custom colourwork adventure by using the bonus blank charts provided with this pattern!* **Yarn** Briggs and Little Country Roving 100% wool, 155yds/142m per 227g/8oz cake OR other super bulky weight yarn *Sample shown in Medium Brown #27 (MC) and Black #16 (CC)* *Yards Required (MC) 446 (483, 509, 530, 553, 589, 612, 653, 667, 737, 762)* *Yards Required (CC) 177 (191, 201, 210, 219, 233, 242, 258, 264, 291, 301)* *Meters Required (MC) 406 (440, 463, 482, 503, 536, 556, 594, 606, 670, 693)* *Meters Required (CC) 161 (174, 183, 191, 199, 212, 220, 235, 240, 265, 274)* **Needles** US 11 / 8mm circular needle, 40" US 11 / 8mm dpns or long circ for magic loop US 13 / 9mm circular needle, 40" US 13 / 9mm dpns or long circ for magic loop **Notions** Stitch markers (4) Waste yarn Yarn needle Separating zipper, 22in/55cm (or length to fit front opening) Sewing needle, pins, and thread **Gauge** 9 sts and 12 rows = 4"/10cm in pattern on larger needles (blocked) **Sizes** 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50)" 76 (81.5, 86.5, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 112, 117, 122, 127) cm *shown in size 34* **Finished Measurements** 35 (38.75, 40.5, 42.25, 44, 45.75, 47.5, 49.25, 51, 54.75, 56.5)" bust 89 (98.5, 103, 107.5, 112, 116, 120.5, 125, 129.5, 139, 143.5) cm bust ----- ## **WEST COAST CARDIGAN / Helpful Posts** ## If you are thinking of casting on your own WCC, feel free to post in the knit-along thread [here][1] — although the official deadline has passed, it's a great way to share your project with other WCC knitters. It's also become a wealth of information. I've compiled a list of all of the WCCKAL posts. Some of them break down the more involved portions of the pattern. They're a great resource if you're looking for more in depth instruction and visual tutorials! WCCKAL POSTS : [Happy New Year / West Coast Cardigan KAL][13] [Cast-On / West Coast Cardigan KAL][12] [Yoke Knitting + Vancouver Visit][11] [Pocket Knitting - Part 1][10] [Pocket Knitting - Part 2][9] [Pocket Knitting - Part 3][8] [Sleeve Knitting - Working Inside Out][7] [Collar Knitting - Step by Step][6] [Pocket Linings][5] [Finally Finished][4] [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/jane-richmond/3556985/1-25 [4]: https://jane-richmond.myshopify.com/blogs/blog/finally-finished-wcckal?_pos=1&_sid=3495663fb&_ss=r [5]: https://jane-richmond.myshopify.com/blogs/blog/pocket-linings-wcckal?_pos=1&_sid=c947e5f8c&_ss=r [6]: https://jane-richmond.myshopify.com/blogs/blog/collar-knitting-step-by-step-wcckal?_pos=1&_sid=eef311d1c&_ss=r [7]: https://jane-richmond.myshopify.com/blogs/blog/sleeve-knitting-working-inside-out-wcckal?_pos=1&_sid=d10134155&_ss=r [8]: https://jane-richmond.myshopify.com/blogs/blog/pocket-knitting-part-3-wcckal?_pos=1&_sid=0044757bc&_ss=r [9]: https://jane-richmond.myshopify.com/blogs/blog/pocket-knitting-part-2-wcckal?_pos=1&_sid=323e5abb3&_ss=r [10]: https://jane-richmond.myshopify.com/blogs/blog/pocket-knitting-part-1-wcckal?_pos=1&_sid=a14864cfa&_ss=r [11]: https://jane-richmond.myshopify.com/blogs/blog/yoke-knitting-vancouver-visit?_pos=1&_sid=cb68d6c14&_ss=r [12]: https://jane-richmond.myshopify.com/blogs/blog/cast-on-west-coast-cardigan-kal?_pos=1&_sid=e7069ad2e&_ss=r [13]: https://jane-richmond.myshopify.com/blogs/blog/happy-new-year-west-coast-cardigan-kal?_pos=1&_sid=0bbdc12d0&_ss=r