Forest Dweller Cardigan PDF Pattern

Taking inspiration from tree bark, Forest Dweller is designed to have a feel and texture reminiscent of the magical texture the trees around us have. This cropped cardigan has a lichen-inspired center motif running down the back panel, sandwiched between a mirrored, twisted stitch pattern on either side (as well as on the sleeves), which gives the piece a weathered, bark-like effect. The cardigan ends with a fancy rib trim. Forest Dweller is a drop shoulder cardigan and would be a great addition to your wardrobe—it pairs well with a variety of daily activities.

Yarn
Miss Babs Killington
85% Polwarth Wool, 15% Tussah Silk; 700 yd/8.5 oz (640 m/240 g) skeins
2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins, shown in Tasman

Or approximately 890 (960, 1060, 1190, 1260) (1390, 1470, 1640, 1790) yards/814 (878, 970, 1089, 1153) (1272, 1345, 1500, 1637) meters of DK weight yarn.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished Measurements
Chest: 34¼ (37½, 41, 44¼, 47¾) (51, 54½, 61¼, 64½)” /85.5 (94, 102.5, 111, 119) (127.5, 136, 153, 161.5) cm
Shown in Size 3 (41”/102.5 cm).

NOTE: This cardigan is meant to be worn open with positive ease. Choose a size that measures ¼-4”/ 0.5-10 cm more than your actual chest measurement.

Needles

• US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, 24”/60 cm or 36”/90 cm long depending on size of garment, or size to obtain gauge
• US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round or size to obtain gauge
• US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needle, 24”/60 cm long, or one size smaller than needle used to obtain gauge
• US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round or one size smaller than needle used size to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 19 stitches and 27 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm square in Left and Right Twist Motif.

Notions
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle