Original Design by Alexis Winslow

From the Winter 2011 issue of Knitscene Magazine, “The Next Big Thing” featured collection
(digital download available here) 

DESCRIPTION
The Vera cardigan with sections of diagonal stripes across the shoulders, waist and hips, is reminiscent of the beautiful patterns on Navajo rugs. It has two patch pockets and features wide reverse stockinette welted edgings that are gathered by button loops.

The pattern was designed to have a loose fit with some positive ease, so if you are between sizes, select the smaller size. The cardigan is worked from the top down and in one piece with no seams.

SIZES
31½ (35¾, 39¼, 44, 48¼, 52½ )” bust circumference, including 3½ (3½, 4¼, 4¼, 5, 5)” front band; shown in size 35¾”

YARN
Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% alpaca, 50% wool, 215 yd [198 m]/100 g):
• #6288 blueberry mix (MC), 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins
• #6214 steel cut oats (CC), 1 skein for all sizes

GAUGE
20½ sts and 25 rows/rnds = 4″ in St st

NEEDLES
Size 8 (5 mm): 36″ circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)