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Slow Curve

Long before the first leaves start turning, I start dreaming about that perfect Fall sweater. This year, I knew I wanted something a little longer to go with skinny jeans and boots. This year, I wanted a long cardigan with a tall collar that can double as a jacket when the weather begins to get cool.

Slow Curve features ribs that travel slowly in and out again, providing a touch of waist shaping while highlighting your beautiful curves. The ribs then pull together at the raglans before blending into the stand-up collar.

This sleek jacket is knit in pieces and seamed for easier knitting at the raglan shaping and for increased stability.

Sizing:
S(M, L, XL, 2X)

Finished Chest Measurement:
36(40, 44, 48, 52) inches

Materials:
Aran or Heavy Worsted Weight Yarn, approximately 900(1000, 1150, 1250, 1400) yards.
Shown in Manos Del Urugay Wool Clasica Naturals, 706, size M
US 8/5mm needles, or size to obtain gauge
US 9/5.5mm needles
Cable needle
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or scrap yarn
Yarn needle
7(7, 8, 8, 8 ) 1 3/8 inch buttons

Gauge:
16 sts and 24 rows to 4 inches using US 8/5mm needles in stockinette stitch

PATTERN UPDATES:

Version 1.3

The previous versions have awkward set up instructions for working the back with sizes L and XL. The updated instructions provide a smoother transition from the ribbing:
Row 1 (RS): K 14(18, 22, 22, 26), pm, [p2, k2] 3 times, p2, pm, k 18(18, 18, 26, 26), pm, [p2, k2] 3 times, p2, pm, k 14(18, 22, 22, 26).

And for the left front:
Row 1 (RS): K 14(18, 22, 22, 26), pm, [p2, k2] 3 times, p2, pm, k 10(10, 10, 14, 14).

And for the right front:
Row 1 (RS): K 10(10, 10, 14, 14), pm, [p2, k2] 3 times, p2, pm, k 14(18, 22, 22, 26).

Version 1.4
Two changes to the left front instructions that allow the ribs to properly align.

On page 4, Row 4 of the decreases should read:
Row 4: P to first marker, [k2, p2] 3 times, k1 k2tog, slip marker, p to end. (1 st decreased)

On page 5, Row 2 of the increases should read:
Row 2 (WS): P to first marker, remove marker, p1, place marker, [k2, p2] 3 times, kfb, slip marker, p to end. (1 st increased)

$5.00 US