Douglas Cardi by Andrea Mowry
The Douglas Cardi by Andrea Mowry of Drea Renee Knits is a grandpa-style cardigan complete with stripes, big pockets, drop shoulders and a relaxed fit. Named for Andrea’s father, now fondly known as Grandpa Doug to her kiddos. I love to amp up my cozy with this sweater no matter the outfit! This sweater is knit from the bottom up with afterthought pockets and a sewn on button band. Skill level is intermediate and the pattern includes written Instructions.
Gauge: 17.5 sts & 26 rows = 4”/10 cm
Finished Measurements: 46 (50, 54, 56, 60)(62, 66, 68, 72)” | 117 (127, 137, 142, 152.5)(157.5, 167.5, 172.5, 183) cm
Materials Used: DK Weight (100 g/273 yds/250 m) in 5 colors
- Yarn A: 115 (125, 134, 137, 145)(150, 158, 160, 166) g/315 (340, 366, 375, 395)(410, 430, 437, 454) yds/288 (311, 334, 343, 361)(375, 393, 400, 415) m
- Yarn B: 84 (96, 111, 116, 132)(136, 152, 156, 165) g/229 (262, 301, 316, 359)(372, 415, 424, 450) yds/210 (239, 276, 289, 328)(340, 379, 388, 411) m
- Yarns C & D/each: 74 (85, 98, 100, 116)(121, 135, 138, 146) g/203 (232, 267, 274, 317)(329, 367, 375, 398) yds/185 (212, 244, 250, 290)(301, 336, 343, 364) m
- Yarn E: 97 (111, 128, 134, 152)(157, 175, 179, 190) g/264 (302, 348, 364, 414)(429, 479, 490, 519) yds/242 (276, 318, 333, 378)(393, 438, 448, 474) m
Needle Sizes:
- Main Fabric: US 7/4.5 mm – 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs), plus a spare for the 3-needle bind off.
- Ribbing: US 5/3.75 mm – 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)
- Sleeve: US 8/5 mm – preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs). (Optional – if necessary to retain gauge.)
