Gnarled Oak Cardigan PDF Pattern

Included in the Coastal Knits collection, Gnarled Oak is a basic cardigan that features a stunning, embossed cabled oak leaf motif. This sweater was inspired by a very special location on my coastline. An eerie, ancient forest of oak trees that are completely twisted and bent with age. The kind of trees that you would think only exist in storybooks. I've never seen oaks like this anywhere else.

Gnarled Oak is knit in one piece from the bottom up. The sleeves are knit separately and joined at the yoke.

This pattern is also available in French. Click here to purchase The Gnarled Oak Cardigan Pattern in French, Vieux Chêne, translated by Annette Petavy.

SIZE
39 1/2 (43, 46 3/4, 50 1/2, 54, 57 3/4, 61 1/2)" / 100 (109.5, 118.5, 128, 137.5, 146.5, 156) CM ONLY

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference (closed): 32 (35 3/4, 39 1/2, 43, 46 3/4) [50 1/2, 54, 57 3/4, 61 1/2]" / 81.5 (91, 100, 109.5, 118.5) [128, 137.5, 146.5, 156] cm
Body Length: 21 1/2 (22 1/2, 23 1/2, 24 1/2, 25 1/2) [26 1/2, 27 1/2, 28 1/2, 29 1/2] / 54.5 (57, 59.5, 62, 65) [67.5, 70, 72.5, 75] cm
Shown in size 35 3/4" / 91 cm; to be worn with 0-2" / 0-5 cm of positive ease

MATERIALS
• 5 (6, 6, 7, 8)[8, 9, 10, 11] skeins Pigeonroof Studios Cassiopeia DK (75% Merino Wool, 15% Cashmere, 10% Silk; 260 yds / 238m; 4 1/2 oz / 125g) in Juniper OR 1150 (1300, 1425, 1600, 1800)[1950, 2150, 2350, 2550] yds / 1050 (1200, 1300, 1475, 1650)[1775, 1975, 2150, 2325] m of DK weight wool blend such as Madelinetosh Tosh DK or Madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK.
• US5 / 3.75mm 32" / 80cm circular needle, set of 5 dpns, optional 2nd circular needle US4 / 3.5mm 32" / 80cm circular needle
• Stitch markers, 4 scraps of yarn to hold underarm sts, 1 safety pin marker, 2 stitch holders, cable needle, tapestry needle, 6 buttons 1" / 2.5cm diameter, sewing needle and matching thread.

GAUGE
24 sts and 30 rows = 4" / 10cm in St st on US5 / 3.75mm needles or size needed to obtain gauge.