Hitofude Cardigan

by Hiroko Fukatsu

As implied by the name “Hitofude”, meaning a single brush stroke in Japanese, this open front cardigan with an allover lace pattern is worked in one “yarn stroke” -- a continuous strand without cutting the yarn.

The yarn stroke starts from the upper body and sleeves worked together in a rectangular piece, then moves to lower body, where the lace pattern increases evenly, creating a gentle drape.


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SIZES:
Bust XS 73-84 (S 85-96, M 97-108, L 109-120, XL 121-132, XXL 133-144) cm / XS 28¾-32¾ (S 32-37, M 37½-41¼, L 41¾-45¼, XL 46-50, XXL 50½-54¼)”

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Body width 42 (48, 54, 60, 66, 72) cm / 15¼ (17½, 19¾, 22, 24, 26½)”

YARN:
Approximately 660 (760, 890, 1060, 1190, 1390) m / 730 (840, 980, 1160, 1310, 1530) yards of fingering weight yarn that drapes well after blocking.

NEEDLE:
US size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, 80 cm (32”) long or size to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS:
5 stitch markers, crochet hook (3.25 mm), tapestry needle, spare double pointed or circular needle (same size or smaller than main needle), 2 waste yarns. Optional: 1 button (13-15 mm / 1/2~5/8”).

GAUGE:
20 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm (4”) in Chart A. Or 24 sts and 16 rows in Chart A (2 x 2 pattern repeats) = 12 cm (4¾”) and 5 cm (2”) - After blocking, slightly stretched.

We suggest using Sparrow by Quince and Co. which is a 100% organic linen sport weight fiber with 168 yards per skein.


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The yarn and pattern support are available at the Yarns By Design boutique.