Switchback

Switchback
Designed by Rachel Brockman

PATTERN NOTES
Switchback is an all-terrain cardigan great as an outer layer whether you’re hiking up a mountain or relaxing by a firepit. It boasts striking colorwork and cozy details such as the shawl collar and folded sleeve cuffs. This relaxed cardigan is knit in the round from the bottom up. The body and sleeves are worked separately and joined together at the underarms. The front opening of the cardigan is steeked. After steeking, stitches are picked up along the neckband and knit with short rows to create a shawl collar. One-row button-holes and a tidy I-cord bind off give this timeless garment a professional finish. The buttons shown are the Summit Buttons by Katrinkles.

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)
Shown in Small size with 4” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference (buttoned): 42 (46, 50, 54¾, 58, 62, 66)”
Length: 25½ (26, 26½, 27, 27½, 27¾, 28)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted (100% wool; 100g/220 yds)
• 12269 Midnight (MC) – 3 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins
• 15009 Blue Rustic (CC1) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)
• 12270 Natural (CC2) – 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins
Needles: US Size 8 (5 mm) 32” or 40” circular and set of dpns or your preferred needle for small circumference knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 32” or 40” circular and set of dpns or your preferred needle for small circumference knitting
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn, 5 - 1” buttons, scissors, sewing needle & thread or crochet hook for reinforcing steek

GAUGE
20 sts x 22 rnds = 4” in stranded patt on larger ndls
Save time check your gauge.

Switchback is available as part of e-book Deluxe Men, and as an individual pattern through Ravelry.