Nachtschatten, A Hand Knit Cardigan
Here’s our first Studio Project from one of our team crafters, Marita (Hi, Mum!).
Marita knit up the stunning Nachtschatten (Night Shadow) cardigan testing the limits of Cotton Fine with copious amounts of colourwork and technique.
When Marita’s not knitting she’s cranking sock tubes for customers at Sock Island Rescue.
Enjoy!
Andrea - Loom + Spindle
STUDIO PROJECT | NACHTSCHATTEN
INTENTION
Knit Nachtschatten and explore:
Working with Cotton Fine
Working a garment sideways
DESIGN
Nachtschatten was designed by Sandra Archut, July 2020. It’s currently available to purchase as a digital download from Ravelry.com or Sandra’s website.
The pattern is available in 9 sizes with finished bust circumferences of 86cm to 164cm (33.8'' to 64.5'').
Marita knit size 4 with a finished bust circumference of 114cm (44.8'').
SKILLS
Knitting flat
Provisional cast-on
Picking up stitches
Colourwork (stranded knitting)
TOOLS
3.0 mm (US 2½) and 3.5 mm (US 4) circular knitting needles.
MATERIALS
MC (dark), Cotton Fine | Cavern
CC (light), Cotton Fine | Spring Sage
FINISHED PIECE
FINAL THOUGHTS
Nachtschatten is a perfect transitional piece to wear over a summer dress or casual tee. Cotton Fine produces crisp colourwork providing pleasing contrast for the dandelion motive. Cotton Fine produces a nice smooth fabric with drape and durability.
If you would you like to save this project for later add it to your Ravelry favourites HERE.
Knitting Nachtschatten in Cotton Fine?
Here’s what you’ll need for sizes 1-9:
Yarn A | Dark colour 4 (4, 4, 6, 6) 7, 7, 7, 8 skeins
Yarn B | Light colour 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) 3, 4, 4, 4 skeins
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