Inspired by the green Peace Fleece yarn as well as the charming
wooden buttons, I named Acer for the noble maple tree. It is the perfect sweater for a walk in
the woods on an autumn day, sitting fireside after an afternoon of playing in
the snow, or sitting in a café enjoying good company.
Worked from the top down, the neck edge and button bands are knit in one piece with the body leaving minimal finishing. Waist shaping is added for a flattering fit. The simple lines of Acer will show your favorite yarn and buttons off beautifully.
SIZE XXS [XS, S, M, L, XL, 1XL, 2XL, 3XL]
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest: 30[33.5, 37, 40, 42.25, 44.25, 46.25, 48.25, 50.25] inches
MATERIALS Peace Fleece Worsted Weight [70% Merino Wool / 30% Mohair, Approximately 200yd/183m per 100g /4oz.ball]; color: Shaba Green; 4[4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7] balls
Needles: US #9/5.5mm 32” circular needles (or size to get gauge), US #9/5.5mm DPNs (or size to get gauge) or the 32” circular from above may be used with the magic loop method
Scrap Yarn
6 Stitch markers, 2 in one color, 4 in another (stitch markers A & B)
Tapestry needle
6(6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7) buttons.
GAUGE 16 sts / 25 rows = 4 (10 cm) inches in stockinette stitch
Price $6.00 US
Love this. What a great, classic cardigan (and I'm a sucker for the green!!) Congrats, Kirsten, great job!
Posted by: mel | December 10, 2008 at 06:41 PM
Very nice! I love the name, too :)
Posted by: Octopus Knits | December 10, 2008 at 07:44 PM
What a beautiful design! Well done. =-)
Posted by: Gigi | December 10, 2008 at 09:00 PM
I LOVE it! How much ease is in your sweater? It looks fantastic!
Posted by: Kathy | December 10, 2008 at 09:58 PM
Love it too! Congrats!
Posted by: Manise | December 10, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Very nice1
Posted by: Wanda | December 11, 2008 at 02:12 AM
I love it! Great job on this one.
Posted by: Carole | December 11, 2008 at 07:08 AM
I love it! Great job on this one.
Posted by: Carole | December 11, 2008 at 07:13 AM
I love this!
Posted by: Alicia P | December 11, 2008 at 07:32 AM
Very nice - simple lines and very flattering!!!
Posted by: stacey | December 11, 2008 at 07:48 AM
Wow that's a beautiful sweater! It may even inspire me to get off crochet for a while and make myself one. The waist shaping is an inspired idea - boxy cardigans don't do it for me. Bravo!
Posted by: LJ | December 11, 2008 at 08:03 AM
lovely!! you amaze me with those design skills girl... love it.
Posted by: Margaux | December 11, 2008 at 11:12 AM
The sweater is really pretty! I wonder why your Peace Fleece looks so much softer than my Peace Fleece! I guess because you blocked yours, and I have yet to block what I'm working on. It's really nice!
Posted by: Debbie | December 11, 2008 at 12:52 PM
That is wonderful. i love the style.
Posted by: Lin | December 11, 2008 at 02:26 PM
Just yesterday I was thinking that I needed to make a cardi--I love this!!
Posted by: Heather | December 11, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Love, love, love this! I think I even have some peace fleece kicking around!
Posted by: Kim | December 11, 2008 at 07:47 PM
Love, love, love this! I think I even have some peace fleece kicking around!
Posted by: Kim | December 11, 2008 at 07:50 PM
you amaze me more every time! if that is at all possible!
Posted by: leslie | December 11, 2008 at 09:52 PM
you amaze me more every time! if that is at all possible!
Posted by: leslie | December 11, 2008 at 09:57 PM
oh kristin that sweater is great; i just love me some cheerful green yarn!
Posted by: anne | December 11, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Beautiful design.
Posted by: Nora | December 12, 2008 at 04:50 AM
Beautiful design.
Posted by: Nora | December 12, 2008 at 04:52 AM
This is just beautiful! Such a pretty pretty color too.
Posted by: tiennie | December 12, 2008 at 04:40 PM
What a great design. I'd wager that it would be flattering on all body types. I think I would like to see mine in some Beaverslide from my stash. :)
Posted by: nikki | December 12, 2008 at 06:20 PM
lovely!
Posted by: pamelamama | December 14, 2008 at 02:30 AM