Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2005 #8
design by Kaffe Fassett

This oversized cardigan from Fassett explodes with pattern and color.

Difficulty level


MATERIALS
• 2 1¾oz/50g balls (each approx 117yd/108m) of Rowan Yarns Summer Tweed (silk/cotton) in #530 chestnut (B), #523 green (D), #537 red (E), #521 charcoal (F), #509 lt orange (G), #510 lilac (H), #522 burgundy (I), #528 fuchsia (J) and #536 dk orange (K)
• 1 ball each in #531 dk brown (A), #514 lt brown (C), #512 turquoise (L) and #511 blue (M)
• One pair each sizes 6 and 8 (4 and 5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Six ½"/13mm buttons

Notes
1. This pattern has been updated to include only technical corrections and clarifications; no other alterations have been made since its original printing.
2. The original yarn color used for this project is no longer available. A comparable substitution has been suggested by the yarn company which is available at the time of posting. This substitution has not been approved by Kaffe Fassett. Be sure to check yarn ball quantity and gauge of substitution yarn very carefully before beginning.

Suggested Substitute Colors
• Rowan Yarns Summer Tweed (silk/cotton) 1¾oz/50g balls (each approx 118yd/108m) in #530 toast (B), #544 jardiniere (D), #537 summer berry (E), #521 storm (F), #509 sunset (G), #539 vanity (H), #522 smolder (I), #528 brilliant (J) and #536 torrid (K), #531 chocolate brown (A), #514 reed (C), #512 exotic (L) and #511 cape (M)

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
• One size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Bust (closed) 62"/157cm
• Length 26"/66cm
• Upper arm 20"/51cm

GAUGE
• 17 sts and 22 rows = 4"/10cm over St st and chart pat using larger needles.

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