Maudie by Libby Jonson

From the moment this cardigan hops onto your needles, Maudie will make you feel like you've found your best friend.  This pattern has a calming influence with a definite rhythm that you'll love from start to finish.  The details are gentle yet bold, and reassuringly steady, but also loads of fun to create and wear. Gentle zigzags with lace borders grace the front button bands and the center of each sleeve for delicate feminine details without the fuss.

Knitted from the top down in plump DK yarn and incorporating loads of interesting details, Maudie is one of those knits you can’t put down.  The front panels drift deliciously into the hem, and the feminine details on the sleeves keep you wondering what’s next but are intuitive enough to knit while you chat with friends.  Ideal for knitters with a project or two under the belt in top-down knitting, or the knitter that is keen on a quick adventure with a special project.  Maudie includes written and charted instructions which are both straightforward and easy-to-follow.  Available in 15 individual inclusive sizes!

Knitting Kit includes pattern (both printed & .pdf), 10-12 buttons of .5" diameter (see below for more information) and selected yarn. For yarn winding services, click here.  Sizes have been combined for kit purposes only.  Please know the pattern includes 15 individual sizes.

 DK Weight

DESIGNER RECOMMENDED YARN: Chatwood by Skeinz (100% Wool, 20% Alpaca; 50g/114yds): 10 (10-11, 12) {13, 14, 15/16} (16/17, 18, 18) Skeins. Shown in the color Sheffield.  Chatwood is a solid colored yarn.

ALTERNATE YARN: Prairie Spun DK by Brown Sheep Co. (100% USA Wool; 100g/256 yds): 5 (5, 6) (6, 7, 7) (8, 8) Skeins.  Prairie Spun is grown, milled, and dyed in the USA.  Some of the colors are heathered (with lighter/darker fibers twisted in) and some are solid.  PRE-ORDER now available in all colors. Please allow at least 7 business days for shipping your pre-order to your location.

ALTERNATE YARN: Arroyo by Malabrigo (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100g/335 yds: 3 (3, 4) (5, 5, 6) (6, 7) Skeins.  Arroyo is a kettle dyed wool made in small batches with easy care washing instructions.  Expect mild to extreme variegation depending on which color you choose.

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SIZE: 1 (2-4, 5-6) {7, 8-9, 10-11} (12-13, 14-15). Modeled with 3.5" positive ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust- 33.75 (35.5/37.5/39.25, 41.25-43.25) {45, 47-49.25, 50.75-52.75} (54.5-56.5, 58.5-60.25)“
YARDAGE: ) 1,140-2,052 yds
SKILL LEVEL: Easy to Intermediate-lacework & decreases/increases

NEEDLES: Size US 5 / 3.75 mm & US 6 / 4 mm circular needles 32” circular needle, and US 4 / 3.5 mm & US 6 / 4 mm for knitting small circumferences, or size needed to obtain gauge
OTHER TOOLS: Stitch markers (1 removable & 3-12 regular), Stitch holders or waste yarn, sewing needle & Tapestry Needle. 10-12 buttons of 1/2" diameter.
GAUGE: 21 sts x 29 rows = 4”/10 cm with largest needles in stockinette stitch, flat & in the round, after blocking.

Images courtesy of Truly Myrtle Designs/Libby Jonson & yarn photos by Yarn Loop