Twig & Twill Cardigan

**ABOUT** A brioche adventure! This cardigan is worked top down in rows of two colour brioche. It alternates between two brioche patterns: straight rows & a herringbone created by strategic increasing and decreasing. The front bands are worked while working the body for minimal finishing. Why Twig & Twill? This cardigan is fully reversible — on one side we have the herringbone twill, inspired by woven twill fabric; and on the other side, it has the look of little branches (twigs) of brioche. Difficulty: most testers said this pattern is suited to an *intermediate knitter* (someone who has knit garments and brioche before, but not necessarily a brioche garment). About a quarter of testers said this pattern is suitable for *advanced knitters*. There were also a few self-described “*adventurous beginner*” testers who were able to knit this cardigan! Pattern Length: 39 pages, including some photos, supplemental yoke charts & a video link to a seaming method used for the front band. **SIZES** 1, 2 (3, 4) 5, 6 (7, 8) 9, 10 (11, 12) 13, 14 Size 1 chest circumference: 32 inches | 81 cm Size 2 chest circumference: 35 inches | 88 cm Size 3 chest circumference: 38 inches | 95 cm Size 4 chest circumference: 41 inches | 102 cm Size 5 chest circumference: 44 inches | 110 cm Size 6 chest circumference: 47 inches | 117 cm Size 7 chest circumference: 50 inches | 124 cm Size 8 chest circumference: 52 inches | 131 cm Size 9 chest circumference: 55 inches | 139 cm Size 10 chest circumference: 58 inches | 146 cm Size 11 chest circumference: 61 inches | 153 cm Size 12 chest circumference: 64 inches | 160 cm Size 13 chest circumference: 67 inches | 168 cm Size 14 chest circumference: 70 inches | 175 cm **EASE** This cardigan is super stretchy width wise, take in to consideration the stretch factor when selecting a size. If you’re looking for a fit with a little bit of positive ease, consider choosing a size very close to your actual chest circumference. If you’re looking for a fit with no ease, consider a size smaller than your actual chest circumference. For a fit with lots and lots of positive ease, still choose perhaps one or two sizes smaller than you’d normally choose. **YARN REQUIREMENTS** Your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen. These are estimates based on testing. DK WEIGHT YARN MC (darker colour in sample photos) YARDS: 850, 960 (1065, 1170) 1270, 1375 (1455, 1560) 1655, 1740 (1820, 1910) 2015, 2100 METERS: 780, 880 (975, 1070) 1160, 1260 (1330, 1425) 1515, 1590 (1665, 1745) 1840, 1920 CC (lighter colour in sample photos) YARDS: 710, 820 (925, 975) 1050, 1150 (1250, 1355) 1465, 1560 (1640, 1715) 1825, 1900 METERS: 650, 750 (845, 890) 960, 1050 (1145, 1240) 1340, 1425 (1500, 1570) 1670, 1740 **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** use size needed to obtain gauge, these are the sizes I was able to obtain gauge with: MAIN FABRIC: 3.5mm (US 4) circular needles, 32 inches / 80 cm or longer. + 3 DPNs of size 3.5mm (US 4) or 3.25 mm (US 3) *(whichever you hand on hand, or the same size you are able to obtain gauge with)* **NOTIONS** darning needle, *to weave in ends* scissors, *or other tool for breaking the yarn* 6 stitch markers *optional: blocking tools* **GAUGE** 22 sts x 24 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm square *Note: Each row in brioche has two parts: an “A” and a “B”. These two combined make up ONE row. For example, working Row 1A & 1B followed by Row 2A & 2B results in two rows worked. If you were to count each A and B as their own row, the gauge over 4 inches (10cm) would be 48 rows (double).* **TECHNIQUES** German Short Rows Two Colour Brioche Increasing & Decreasing in Brioche Ribbing