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Finished Measurements:

To fit: 30 (32, 34, 36) (38, 40, 42) (44, 46, 48, 50) (52, 54, 56, 58) (60, 62, 64, 66)” [75 (80, 85, 90) (95, 100, 105) (110, 1115, 120, 125) (130, 135, 140, 145) (150 ,155, 160, 165) cm]

Finished Circumference: 33 (35¼, 37¾, 38½) (41½, 43¾, 45¼) (47¾, 49¼, 51½, 53¾) (56, 57¾, 60, 61½) (63¾, 66, 67½, 70)” [84 (89.5, 96, 98) (105.5, 111, 115) (121.5, 125, 131, 136.5) (142, 146.5, 152.5, 156) (162, 167.5, 174, 178) cm]

Suggested ease: positive 2-4” [5-10 cm]. 

Yarn:

Tern by Quince & Co
(75% wool, 25% silk; 221yd [202m]/50g)
6 (6, 6, 7) (7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10) (10, 11, 11, 11) (12, 12, 12, 13) skeins in Navy

Approximately 1170 (1220, 1315, 1335) (1440, 1535, 1585) (1665, 1770, 1960, 2035) (2170, 2220, 2280, 2335) (2475, 2535, 2620, 2695) yds [1070 (1115, 1200, 1220) (1315, 1405, 1450) (1520, 1620, 1790, 1860) (1985, 2030, 2085, 2135) (2265, 2320, 2395, 2465) m]

Needles:

Size A for body and sleeves
One 32” [80 cm] circular needle (circ) in US size 2 [2.75 mm]
Double-pointed needles (dpns) in US size 2 [2.75 mm]
Or size to obtain gauge

Size B for hem, neck and cuffs
One 32” [80 cm] circular needle (circ) in US size 1 [2.25 mm] 
Double-pointed needles (dpns) in US size 1 [2.25 mm]
Or one size smaller than A

Gauge:

21 sts and 31 rows = 4” [10cm] in stockinette stitch, blocked
20 sts and 30 rows = 4” [10cm] in Twin Rib, blocked
One repeat of Spade Pattern = 4¾” [12 cm] wide, blocked

Construction:

The turtleneck is worked from the top down, beginning with the saddle shoulders. Stitches are picked up from the saddles for the front and back and worked to the underarm. The sleeves and body are separated and worked down from the underarm to the hem. Stitches are picked up for the turtleneck and worked in the round.

Skills Required:

Picking up sts, backward loop cast on and basic dec and inc.

queen of hearts

Mother of Purl

Designed thoughtfully and meticulously by Mother of Purl, the Queen of Hearts is a raglan style, garter stitch cardigan with contrasting color mosaic edges. The body of the cardigan is knit in our silk and wool blend Tern, from the top down, and the mosaic details are knit in wool Finch. The Queen of Hearts cardigan is an absolute joy to make and wear.

From the Designer:
The Queen of Cups  Ruled by double water in the tarot reminds us to nourish ourselves and others, to be creative, to share our feelings, to heal and to do what makes us feel supported and nurtured. When you make and wear this garment my hope for you is that it is out of love for the art, as an act of sacred creativity. Pick your favorite colors, wear them proudly, and show up in the world as a person with an abundance of peace and compassion, be clothed in the reminder that you showed up to nourish yourself in the making of this garment.

Sample shown in colors Terra Cotta (MC) and Atolla (CC)

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This pattern is also available as part of the complete Two Pair Collection.

Mother of Purl Philosophy:
Lauren McElroy is a queer, Black, experimental fiber artist currently working in knitwear design, dyeing, punch needle embroidery, and on themselves.It is Lauren's highest intention that their work be meaningful, healing, and to ease suffering in the world. Lauren has been published in interweave knits, vogue knitting, making magazine, spin off magazine, knitstrips interactive knitting, ply magazine, and is a season 7 Knitstar.

Finished Measurements:

To fit: 30 (32, 34, 36) (38, 40, 42) (44, 46, 48, 50) (52, 54, 56, 58) (60, 62, 64, 66)” [75 (80, 85, 90) (95, 100, 105) (110, 1115, 120, 125) (130, 135, 140, 145) (150 ,155, 160, 165) cm]

Finished Circumference: 33 (35¼, 37¾, 38½) (41½, 43¾, 45¼) (47¾, 49¼, 51½, 53¾) (56, 57¾, 60, 61½) (63¾, 66, 67½, 70)” [84 (89.5, 96, 98) (105.5, 111, 115) (121.5, 125, 131, 136.5) (142, 146.5, 152.5, 156) (162, 167.5, 174, 178) cm]

Suggested ease: positive 2-4” [5-10 cm]. 

Yarn:

Tern by Quince & Co
(75% wool, 25% silk; 221yd [202m]/50g)
6 (6, 6, 7) (7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10) (10, 11, 11, 11) (12, 12, 12, 13) skeins in Navy

Approximately 1170 (1220, 1315, 1335) (1440, 1535, 1585) (1665, 1770, 1960, 2035) (2170, 2220, 2280, 2335) (2475, 2535, 2620, 2695) yds [1070 (1115, 1200, 1220) (1315, 1405, 1450) (1520, 1620, 1790, 1860) (1985, 2030, 2085, 2135) (2265, 2320, 2395, 2465) m]

Needles:

Size A for body and sleeves
One 32” [80 cm] circular needle (circ) in US size 2 [2.75 mm]
Double-pointed needles (dpns) in US size 2 [2.75 mm]
Or size to obtain gauge

Size B for hem, neck and cuffs
One 32” [80 cm] circular needle (circ) in US size 1 [2.25 mm] 
Double-pointed needles (dpns) in US size 1 [2.25 mm]
Or one size smaller than A

Gauge:

21 sts and 31 rows = 4” [10cm] in stockinette stitch, blocked
20 sts and 30 rows = 4” [10cm] in Twin Rib, blocked
One repeat of Spade Pattern = 4¾” [12 cm] wide, blocked

Construction:

The turtleneck is worked from the top down, beginning with the saddle shoulders. Stitches are picked up from the saddles for the front and back and worked to the underarm. The sleeves and body are separated and worked down from the underarm to the hem. Stitches are picked up for the turtleneck and worked in the round.

Skills Required:

Picking up sts, backward loop cast on and basic dec and inc.