Vodka Gimlet
Vodka Gimlet is an open cardigan with simple embellishment and a narrow, delicate shawl collar. I wanted something with a loose, casual look, but the illusion of being a bit more tailored. A beautiful slipped stitch detail creates a flattering “waist” on the open sweater, and is echoed on the collar and hem. A short length allows for a belt or loose shirt to show beneath. Vodka Gimlet is knit seamlessly from the top down. Collar is picked up and knit on finished body.
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Vodka Gimlet is an open cardigan with simple embellishment and a narrow, delicate shawl collar. I wanted something with a loose, casual look, but the illusion of being a bit more tailored. A beautiful slipped stitch detail creates a flattering “waist” on the open sweater, and is echoed on the collar and hem. A short length allows for a belt or loose shirt to show beneath. Vodka Gimlet is knit seamlessly from the top down. Collar is picked up and knit on finished body.
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Vodka Gimlet is an open cardigan with simple embellishment and a narrow, delicate shawl collar. I wanted something with a loose, casual look, but the illusion of being a bit more tailored. A beautiful slipped stitch detail creates a flattering “waist” on the open sweater, and is echoed on the collar and hem. A short length allows for a belt or loose shirt to show beneath. Vodka Gimlet is knit seamlessly from the top down. Collar is picked up and knit on finished body.
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Yarn: The Plucky Knitter Primo Worsted (75% Merino wool, 20% cashmere, 5% nylon; 200yds/183m per 4.06oz/115g skein). Sample knit in Barely Birch.
If substituting, choose a worsted weight yarn in a solid, semi solid, heather or tweed in a wool or wool blend fiber. I suggest a merino cashmere mix for similar weight and drape to the sample.
Gauge: 20 sts/28 rows = 4”/10cm in final blocked fabric in stockinette
Needles: US#7 - 4.5 mm
Sizes:
36.5(39.25,42.5,44.75,47.5)(50,52.5,55.5,59.5)“
92.75(99.75,108,113.75,120.75)(127,133.25,141,151.25)cm
Sizes based width of finished sweater around bust, including collar worn open. For fit as shown, I suggest choosing the size that allows for about 4”/10cm of positive ease, based on your bust.
Yardage:
1100(1200,1300,1400,1500)(1600,1700,1900,1900)yds
1005(1100,1190,1280,1375)(1465,1555,1645,1740)m