This pattern is available to download from Ravelry . With the option to knit as a sleeveless vest or a long-sleeved cardigan, Newel is a thick cabled garment with plenty of modern appeal. With bias stockinette stitch front panels and knit in Quarry yarn, Newel strikes a balance of rusticity and elegance. Wide cables adorn the collar and front bands, integrating cleverly with pockets that complement the overall wearability of Newel. Yarn Brooklyn Tweed Quarry (100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool; 200 yards/100 grams) Vest 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins Photographed in color Citrine Note: The fifth size takes almost exactly 5 skeins. You may wish to consider purchasing an extra skein due to variations in individual work. Cardigan 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins Photographed in color Gypsum Note: The sixth size takes almost exactly 8 skeins. You may wish to consider purchasing an extra skein due to variations in individual work. Yardage Vest 610 (685, 765, 940, 990, 1105) total yards of chunky weight wool yarn Cardigan 900 (1005, 1115, 1320, 1420, 1580) total yards of chunky weight wool yarn Gauge 13 stitches & 20 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking 17 stitches & 20 rows = 4" in Newel Chart pattern with Size A needle(s), after blocking One 26-stitch motif from Newel Chart measures 6" wide with Size A needle(s), after blocking Needles Size A (for Main Fabric) One 32" circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)* in size needed to obtain gauge listed Suggested Size: 6 mm (US 10) Size B (for Ribbing) One 32" circular needle and one set of DPNs* one size smaller than Size A Suggested Size: 5.5 mm (US 9) Size C (for Cast On) One 32" circular needle, one size larger than Size A Suggested Size: 6.5 mm (US 10½) *32" circular needle can be used instead of DPNs if using Magic Loop method Finished Dimensions 18¼ (20, 21¾, 24¼, 26¼, 28½)" [46.5 (51, 55, 61.5, 66.5, 72.5) cm] back width at bust Sized to fit approximately 30–32 (34–36, 38–40, 42–44, 46–48, 50–52)" [76–81.5 (86.5–91.5, 96.5–101.5, 106.5–112, 117–122, 127–132) cm] bust Intended Ease: +4–6" [10–15 cm] for vest, +6–8" [15–20.5 cm] for cardigan Vest sample shown is size 24¼" [61.5 cm] back width on model with 0–2" [0–5 cm] ease Cardigan sample shown is size 20" [51 cm] back width on model with 2–4" [5–10 cm] ease Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern: Provisional Crochet Cast On Cabled Cast On Purled Cabled Cast On Joinery Bind Off 1x1 Tubular Bind Off Kitchener Stitch Modified Kitchener Technique Skill Level Adventurous Intermediate: 4 out of 5 Please note: the stitch patterns for this garment are charted only.
