Tryon Creek
Tryon Creek
Tryon Creek is a classic cabled cardigan with shawl collar and pockets. A plump lateral braid (instructions included) adds structure and a design element at the top of the shoulders.
Construction is top-down and seamless with slightly dropped shoulders. There’s plenty of structure built into the design so that it will keep its shape even after lots of wear. Pockets are set in as the body is worked and then sides are tacked down after blocking. The side panels in reverse stockinette offer easy sizing adjustments and the option to add increases for additional width at the hemline.
Pattern is written for 2x2 ribbing that flows out from the cable stitches on the hem, pocket and sleeve cuffs, but it also includes a more simple option for 1x1 ribbing.
Tryon Creek will look good in any DK to light worsted yarn that meets gauge, has little color variation, and good stitch definition. And with its unisex styling, the design looks equally great on everyone!
Choose a size that is about 6 inches / 15 cm larger than chest measurement.
This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested. Charts are also written out. This pattern is written for Intermediate Knitters.
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SIZES
S(M, L, XL)(2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). See measurements below. Designed to be worn with approx 6 inches / 15 cm ease at chest.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Chest (worn buttoned): 41.25(43, 45.75, 47)(51.5, 55.25, 59.75, 63) inches / 105(109, 116, 119.5)(131, 140.5, 152, 160) cm.
Choose a size that is at least 6 inches / 15 cm larger than chest measurement. If want a squishier cardigan (with cables not blocked fully open), then choose larger size than stated ease.
RECOMMENDED YARN
Miss Babs Killington DK (85% Polwarth Wool, 15% Tussah Silk): 700 yards (637 m)/8.5 oz (240 g) in color Peppercorn.
OR
Madelinetosh Tosh DK (100% superwash Merino wool); 225 yards (206 m)/approx 4.16 oz / (118 g) in color Dr. Zhivago Sky.
OR can use any DK weight yarn with good stitch definition and little color variation. Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
1402(1810, 1944, 2055)(2272, 2482, 2733, 2958) yds / 1276(1647, 1769, 1870)(2068, 2259, 2487, 2692) m.
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used!
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Larger (Main) - US 5 (3.75mm) 16”/40cm and 29-32”/70-80cm circular and set of dpns (or use your preferred method of circular knitting for sleeves) - used for body and sleeves.
Medium - US 3 (3.25mm) 16”/40cm and 29-32”/70-80cm circular- used for cast on, hem ribbing, sleeve cuffs.
Smallest – US 2.5 (3.0 mm) 40”/100cm circular - used for button bands, picking up stitches, and lateral braid.
Adjust needle sizes as necessary to obtain correct gauge.
GAUGE
22 sts / 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in reverse stockinette st on Larger (Main) needle (after blocking).
26 sts / 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in cable st pattern on Larger (Main) needle (after blocking). See Swatch Instructions.
Save time by working a swatch in cable st pattern per instructions in pattern and wet block to ensure gauge is accurate.
Adjust needle sizes as needed!
NOTIONS
Cable needle, yarn needle, spare cable or waste yarn or 2 stitch holders, 2 locking stitch markers and up to 20 inline stitch markers for st patt repeats.
5-6 buttons – 1 inch / 2.5 cm or 1 1/8 inch / 2.75 cm.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Intermediate Knitter.
Skills Used: Cables, decreases, increases, German Short Rows (link to tutorial provided), picking up stitches, lateral braid (tutorial provided), buttonholes.
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