Pelagic Cardigan Sample

Description

Pelagic means ‘of the open sea’ and is the design inspiration for this cozy sleeveless cardigan. The travelling ribbed stitches on the front recall the endlessly lapping waves of the sea, and the back is made up of stockinette stitches, combining to create a garment of contemporary style and ease. The front and armhole bands are worked as you go, so there’s no picking up of stitches at the end; just the back neck band is worked from live stitches and grafted once the shoulders are seamed, for a flowing, elegant effect.

Pelagic Cardigan is knit in Tundra, an irresistibly warm and soft blend of baby alpaca, Merino wool and silk. The sumptuous bulky yarn, the minimal shaping, and a deceptively simple stitch pattern make this sleeveless open cardigan a joy to knit.

You can make your own version by purchasing the Pelagic Cardigan Kit.

All sample sales are final—no returns or refunds.

Yarn:

The Fibre Co. Tundra (60% baby alpaca, 30% Merino wool, 10% silk, 109 m (120 yd) per 100 g hank) in shade North Blue – 8 hanks.

Measurements:

Recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 97-102 cm (38-40 in)
Finished body circumference (below underarm): 132 cm (52.75 in)
Finished length (from shoulder neck edge): 70.5 cm (28.25 in)

Photographs show the garment on a model with a chest circumference of 88 cm (34.5 in).

Recommended ease:

Designed with 27.5–41.5 cm (11.75–17 in) of positive ease at chest circumference.

Notes:

These hand-knitted samples have been gently worn for photoshoots and displayed at trunk shows, so they may show light signs of wear. Each piece has been lovingly cared for and is ready to enjoy.