Notch Pattern, PDF
Lead designer: Tayler Harris
Indulge yourself with the understated elegance of Notch. Sophisticated details, impeccable fit and airy warmth make this a must-knit statement piece.
$10.00
Skill Level
Beginner Intermediate
MATERIALS
Shibui Knit Billow
24% Fine Merino
35% Baby Alpaca
41% Cotton
250 yds / 50 g
10 (11, 12, 13) (13, 14, 15) (15, 16) skeins
Gauge
18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in 1 x 1 Half-Twisted Rib Stitch pattern, on US 9 needles, holding two strands of Billow together, after blocking
Needles & Notions
Size US 9 (5.5 mm) 32" circular needles
Size US 9 (5.5 mm) 24" circular needles
Blocking wires & T-pins (optional)
Locking stitch markers
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Size
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9)
Finished Dimensions
Finished Bust Circumference (Twice the Cross-Back; See Pattern Notes): 41 (45½, 49, 53) (57, 61, 65) (69, 73) in / 104 (115½, 124½, 134½) (145, 155, 165) (175, 185½) cm
EASE: This garment is designed to fit approximate bust sizes of 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44)(46-48, 50-52, 54-56) (58-60, 62-64) in
INTENDED EASE: +8-10 in
Notes
The cardigan pieces are worked flat from the bottom up, starting with an Alternate Cable Cast On, followed by a Half-Twisted Rib stitch pattern. The Sloped Bind Off Method, and double decreases and increases are used to shape the cardigan. Notch is designed to have overlapping fronts. Twice the cross-back at underarm is given as finished bust circumference to best reflect garment fit.
