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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: 33¼ (35¾, 37½, 39¼) (42, 43½, 45½) (48, 49¾, 51½, 53¼) (55¾, 57¾, 59¼, 61) (63, 65½, 67¼, 69¾)” [83 (89.5, 94, 98) (105, 109, 114) (120, 124.5, 129, 133) (139.5, 144.5, 148, 152.5) (157.5, 164, 168, 174.5) cm]


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

Yarn:

Tern by Quince & Co. 
(75% American Wool, 25% Silk; 221 yds [202 m]/ 50g skein)
5 (6, 6, 6) (7, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 9) (9, 10, 10, 10) (11, 11, 12, 12) skeins Terra Cotta (Color A)

Finch by Quince & Co.
(100% American Wool; 221 yds [202 m]/ 50g skein)
1 skein Maple (Color B)

Color A / Approx 1020 (1125, 1205, 1275) (1390, 1450, 1545) (1605, 1685, 1770, 1850) (1930, 2020, 2065, 2165) (2275, 2375, 2465, 2535) yds [935 (1030, 1100, 1165) (1270, 1325, 1415) (1470, 1540, 1620, 1690) (1765, 1845, 1890, 1980) (2080, 2170, 2255, 2320) m] 

Color B / Approx 70 (70, 75, 80) (85, 90, 95) (95, 100, 105, 110) (110, 115, 115, 120) (125, 130, 135, 135) yds [65 (65, 70, 75) (80, 80, 85) (85, 90, 95, 100) (100, 105, 105, 110) (115, 120, 125, 125) m] 

Needles:

Size A for body and sleeves
One 32” [80 cm] circular needle (circ) in US size 2 [2.75 mm]
One 16" [40 cm] circ or double-pointed needles (dpns) in size US 2 [2.75 mm], for neck and sleevesOr size to obtain gauge

Gauge:

19 sts and 33 rows = 4” [10 cm] in garter stitch with main needles, after blocking.
19 st and 34.5 rows = 4” [10 cm] in mosaic wave pattern with main needles, after blocking.
19 sts and 32 rows = 4” [10 cm] in mosaic squares pattern with main needles, after blocking.

Construction:

Worked from the top down, the cardigan is is a raglan style worked in garter stitch with contrasting mosaic stitch edge details. garter stitch cardigan. 

Skill Level:
Intermediate Plus

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 Tern / Terra Cotta (MC) and Finch / Maple (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: 33¼ (35¾, 37½, 39¼) (42, 43½, 45½) (48, 49¾, 51½, 53¼) (55¾, 57¾, 59¼, 61) (63, 65½, 67¼, 69¾)” [83 (89.5, 94, 98) (105, 109, 114) (120, 124.5, 129, 133) (139.5, 144.5, 148, 152.5) (157.5, 164, 168, 174.5) cm]


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

Yarn:

Tern by Quince & Co. 
(75% American Wool, 25% Silk; 221 yds [202 m]/ 50g skein)
5 (6, 6, 6) (7, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 9) (9, 10, 10, 10) (11, 11, 12, 12) skeins Terra Cotta (Color A)

Finch by Quince & Co.
(100% American Wool; 221 yds [202 m]/ 50g skein)
1 skein Maple (Color B)

Color A / Approx 1020 (1125, 1205, 1275) (1390, 1450, 1545) (1605, 1685, 1770, 1850) (1930, 2020, 2065, 2165) (2275, 2375, 2465, 2535) yds [935 (1030, 1100, 1165) (1270, 1325, 1415) (1470, 1540, 1620, 1690) (1765, 1845, 1890, 1980) (2080, 2170, 2255, 2320) m] 

Color B / Approx 70 (70, 75, 80) (85, 90, 95) (95, 100, 105, 110) (110, 115, 115, 120) (125, 130, 135, 135) yds [65 (65, 70, 75) (80, 80, 85) (85, 90, 95, 100) (100, 105, 105, 110) (115, 120, 125, 125) m] 

Needles:

Size A for body and sleeves
One 32” [80 cm] circular needle (circ) in US size 2 [2.75 mm]
One 16" [40 cm] circ or double-pointed needles (dpns) in size US 2 [2.75 mm], for neck and sleevesOr size to obtain gauge

Gauge:

19 sts and 33 rows = 4” [10 cm] in garter stitch with main needles, after blocking.
19 st and 34.5 rows = 4” [10 cm] in mosaic wave pattern with main needles, after blocking.
19 sts and 32 rows = 4” [10 cm] in mosaic squares pattern with main needles, after blocking.

Construction:

Worked from the top down, the cardigan is is a raglan style worked in garter stitch with contrasting mosaic stitch edge details. garter stitch cardigan. 

Skill Level:
Intermediate Plus