Brampton

price: $6.50

from Woolly Mammoth Knits

Brampton Cardigan

Brampton Cardigan is a cozy and stylish cardigan featuring a seamless construction, worked from the top down. It has a flattering A-line shape with gentle increases for a relaxed fit. The textured stitch pattern adds visual interest while keeping the knitting process engaging. With a shawl collar and deep pockets, this cardigan is both practical and elegant. Perfect for layering in cooler weather!

Size

XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)

Finished Measurements

Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56) inches or 81 (91, 102, 112, 122, 132, 142) cm.

Length: 22 (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) inches or 56 (58, 61, 63, 66, 68, 71) cm.

Gauge

18 sts/24 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn, approximately 1000 (1100, 1200, 1350, 1500, 1650, 1800) yards.
• US #8/5mm circular needles (29 inches or longer) or size needed to obtain gauge.
• US #8/5mm double-point needles or same size as circular needles.
• 8 stitch markers.
• 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn.
• 6 buttons (1 inch/2.5 cm in diameter).
• Darning needle.

Yarn Used for Sample

Brooklyn Tweed Shelter [100% Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yds/128m per 50g skein]; color: Almanac; 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins.

Techniques

• Knitting in the round
• Increasing and decreasing
• Picking up stitches
• Buttonholes

Pattern Notes

The cardigan is worked from the top down with raglan increases. The body is worked back and forth in one piece, and sleeves are worked in the round. The button band and shawl collar are picked up and worked at the end.