Product description

I love Cowichan Sweaters – traditional handknit garments of the Native American peoples of Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Rockaway was inspired by these sweaters’ bold graphic motifs and chunky, cozy nature. Rather than the traditional shawl collar, the addition of a hood and toggles updates the look and makes the garment more layer-friendly. Worked in the round, the cardigan front is opened by way of a traditional cut “steek” – in this way, you never have to work stranded colorwork from the wrong side.

Designer: Jared Flood

Collection: Classics

 

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Rockaway

Cowichan-inspired Cardigan

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Quarry 3-ply Woolen-Spun Chunky Weight
$25.00 / 200 yards ($0.13/yd)
Quarry 3-ply Woolen-Spun Chunky Weight
$25.00 / 200 yards ($0.13/yd)
Quarry 3-ply Woolen-Spun Chunky Weight
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  • Product description

    I love Cowichan Sweaters – traditional handknit garments of the Native American peoples of Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Rockaway was inspired by these sweaters’ bold graphic motifs and chunky, cozy nature. Rather than the traditional shawl collar, the addition of a hood and toggles updates the look and makes the garment more layer-friendly. Worked in the round, the cardigan front is opened by way of a traditional cut “steek” – in this way, you never have to work stranded colorwork from the wrong side.

    Designer: Jared Flood

    Collection: Classics

     

  • Pattern materials

    YARDAGE

    Three colors of chunky weight yarn:

    • 850 (870, 955, 1045, 1130) yards of Sweater Color (“SC”) – shown Light Grey
    • 330 (340, 350, 420, 430) yards of Background Color (“BC”) – shown White
    • 260 (270, 340, 350, 430) yards of Dominant Color (“DC”) – shown Charcoal


    YARN


    • Photographed in Classic Elite Ariosa (#4803, #4801 & #4814)



  • Pattern specs

    CONSTRUCTION

    • Sweater is worked circularly from the bottom up: sleeves and body are worked in three separate pieces and joined together at the underarm. The raglan yoke is worked seamlessly and unifies each of the three pieces.
    • Hood and button bands are picked up and worked last.


    FINISHED DIMENSIONS

    • 39¼ (43½, 46¾, 51, 54¼)” garment circumference at chest

    Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size 101.


    GAUGE

    • 15 stitches & 22 rounds = 4″ in single-color stockinette on smaller needle
    • 15 stitches & 15 rounds = 4″ in colorwork on larger needle


    NEEDLES

    • One 32″ circular and one set of DPNs in size needed to obtain single-color gauge listed above
    • One 32″ circular and one set of DPNs two sizes larger than Gauge Needle (used for colorwork gauge)
    • Suggested Size: US 10½ (6½mm) & US 13 (9mm)


    Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.
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