Judy Walker’s Summer Braids Cardigan

Judy knit her “Summer Braids” Cardigan from Cabin Fever in Stylecraft Linen Look DK in a denim blue color. She reports it was a fun pattern and knit up fairly quickly.

A note from Judy:

“I finished my summer braids this morning. It fits well and I am very pleased with it. It is already quite cool in the evenings here in Yellowstone, so this will come in very handy. This will be a good basic sweater for my wardrobe.

When I finished the first one the sleeve opening at the wrist seemed way too big for my taste. I had followed the decrease instructions, and I still had about 60 stitches left. By taking a tuck, I determined that I need to have 46 to 50 stitches left.

I did end up doing the first sleeve over, completely. When I did the second sleeve I did a decrease every third row, and ended up with about 48 stitches. This seemed to be a better width for the end of the sweater.

I don't recall ever wearing a sweater without ribbing at the wrist, so I wanted this sleeve to not be too loose. 48 stitches seemed to be just about right.

I plan on making the Braids Cardigan in a size 52” (this one is size 50”). I will have to go on a shopping expedition, as I don't have enough of any one yarn to make it (oh Darn!).

See Judy's Diamond Patch Sweater too!

Or go to the “Braids Project” pages to see what other Ample-Knitters are doing with this cardigan.