kurama / Kristen Tendyke
A uniquely constructed cardigan for those seeking an interesting project, Kristen Tendyke’s Kurama features modified drop sleeve cap shaping to create vertical lines at the edge of the shoulder, while the bodice is knit sideways from the center of the body to the cuffs. Perfect for knitters who enjoy a fun challenge and the rewards that come with it.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
31½ (34½, 37¼, 40¼, 43¼, 46, 49, 52)" [80 (87.5, 94.5, 102, 110, 117, 124.5, 132) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 31½" [80 cm] with 1½" [4 cm] negative ease
YARN:
osprey / sedum 142 / 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins
NEEDLES:
29" circular in sizes US 8 and 9 [5 and 5.5 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 8 and 9 [5 and 5.5 mm]
GAUGE:
16½ sts and 23 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking / 15 sts and 28 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch with smaller needles, after blocking
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Long-tail, cable, and crochet provisional cast ons (links provided); increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, working in the round.
Read more about this pattern on our blog
A uniquely constructed cardigan for those seeking an interesting project, Kristen Tendyke’s Kurama features modified drop sleeve cap shaping to create vertical lines at the edge of the shoulder, while the bodice is knit sideways from the center of the body to the cuffs. Perfect for knitters who enjoy a fun challenge and the rewards that come with it.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
31½ (34½, 37¼, 40¼, 43¼, 46, 49, 52)" [80 (87.5, 94.5, 102, 110, 117, 124.5, 132) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 31½" [80 cm] with 1½" [4 cm] negative ease
YARN:
osprey / sedum 142 / 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins
NEEDLES:
29" circular in sizes US 8 and 9 [5 and 5.5 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 8 and 9 [5 and 5.5 mm]
GAUGE:
16½ sts and 23 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking / 15 sts and 28 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch with smaller needles, after blocking
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Long-tail, cable, and crochet provisional cast ons (links provided); increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, working in the round.
Read more about this pattern on our blog