Vintage Maple Cardigan

Inspired by the intertwined branches of antique maple trees, Vintage Maple is the cardigan you will turn to again and again. With its uncomplicated shaping and dense cables, this is a garment that makes you feel at ease while out and about or curled up in front of the fire with a good book.

For stability, the cardigan is worked in pieces, back and forth, and then seamed. Stockinette selvedge stitches give the finished garment extra finesse. You’ll love how the inset pockets blend seamlessly into the cable repeat, and a bold sleeve cable flows into a saddle shoulder. Finally, native hardwood buttons add to the rustic yet refined vibe, perfect for your next walk in the woods

MATERIALS
YARN Green Mountain Spinnery Weekend Wool (100% American wool; 140 yd [128 m]/2 oz [58 g]; worsted weight): Grasshopper, 15 (16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24) skeins.

NEEDLES Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 32" (80 cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); removable m; cable needle (cn); stitch holders; waste yarn; tapestry needle; six 1" (25 mm) buttons. Buttons shown: 1" (25 mm) Polished Butternut Wood from Haulin’ Hoof Farm Store.

GAUGE 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Moss st on larger needles. 30 sts of Sleeve Chart = 4" (10 cm) wide.

FINISHED SIZE
42¾ (46½, 50¾, 56¾, 60¼, 63¾, 67¼)" (108.5 [118, 129, 144, 153, 162, 171] cm) chest circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 46½" (118 cm); modeled with 10½" (27 cm) of ease.

About Lisa Lloyd: Lisa Lloyd has designed handknits for more than 20 years. She loves traditional heritage yarns and knitwear. She also enjoys designing and spinning yarn from sheep to garment. Find her on Instagram @featherstone_knits.

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