Fiddle Knits Designs | Beautifully detailed patterns for the hand knitter and crocheter
Created by Erica Jackofsky
Type: Knitting
Pattern Details
Suggested Yarn: 5(6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins Knit Picks Simply Cotton Organic [100% organic cotton; 164 yds/150m; 50 g]
Color: "ginger"
Yarn Weight: DK
Needles: US 2(2.75mm) 36" circular and dpns (for sleeves)
Gauge: 24 sts & 36 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch.
Extras: 6(6, 6, 6, 7, 7) buttons approx 14mm in diameter.
Finished Sizes: 32(38, 42, 45, 49, 52)" bust
Color: "ginger"
Yarn Weight: DK
Needles: US 2(2.75mm) 36" circular and dpns (for sleeves)
Gauge: 24 sts & 36 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch.
Extras: 6(6, 6, 6, 7, 7) buttons approx 14mm in diameter.
Finished Sizes: 32(38, 42, 45, 49, 52)" bust
Scotch Mary Cardi
Skill Level: Advanced beginner/intermediate
The Scotch Mary Cardi was designed as the sweater project of the month for February 2010. You can read the entire design process here on the website. The pattern download DOES NOT include the background story.
Techniques:
- Binding off & casting on
- I-cord
- Knitting flat on a circular needle
- Yarn overs to make basic lace
Printed Booklet!
The Scotch Mary booklet can be purchased for $9.00usd from MagCloud.com. This version contains all relevant blog entries documenting the design process of the sweater along with full color photos of swatches and the garment in process. It also, of course, includes the cardigan pattern, full color design photos, and a full schematic. 
Printed booklet
$9.00 usd
Size 34" shown on model with 30" bust
Size 34" shown on model with 35" bust
Photos by Rick & Erica Jackofsky
Modeled by Annalee & Erica Jackofsky