Wildhorse

Simplicity and squishy garter stitch combine to make the coziest cardigan you will ever knit. Effortless columns of garter stitch worked along the raglan lines are mirrored in the garter rib stitch worked at the sleeve cuffs and hem. A generous garter stitch collar is perfect for snuggling into on cold days. Wildhorse is knit seamlessly from the top down.

Wildhorse uses German Short Rows to shape the shawl collar. You can find a video tutorial of the technique on my YouTube channel here.

SIZES

32.75 (35.25, 37.75, 39.5, 41.5, 44) (48.75, 52, 55.5, 59.75, 62.5)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest circumference: 32.75 (35.25, 37.75, 39.5, 41.5, 44) (48.75, 52, 55.5, 59.75, 62.5) inches / 82 (88, 94.5, 99, 104, 110) (122, 130, 139, 149.5, 156.5) cm

Intended to be worn with 2 – 4 inches / 5 – 10 cm positive ease.

YARN

6 (7, 8, 8, 8, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins Knotty Pine Fiber Co Laramie Range Worsted in color Whiskey River

Or 1200 (1307, 1424, 1511, 1580, 1743) (1906, 2117, 2333, 2582, 2784) yards / 1098 (1196, 1303, 1382, 1445, 1594) (1743, 1936, 2134, 2361, 2546) meters worsted weight yarn.

NEEDLES

One 32 inch (80 cm) US size 7 (4.5 mm) (or size needed to obtain gauge), and one 32 inch (80 cm) US size 5 (3.75 mm) (or two whole sizes smaller than gauge needle) circular knitting needles

Note: Larger sizes may want a longer cable.

NOTIONS

Eight stitch markers, waste yarn, and a tapestry needle

GAUGE

19 stitches and 31 rows / rounds = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on US size 7 (4.5 mm) needles.

SKILL LEVEL & SKILLS REQ’D

Easy

Increase (m1L, m1R, m1LP, m1RP), decrease (ssk & k2tog), work German short rows.