Mrs.Warford
Mrs. Warford is reminiscent of an era gone by. The low, scooped neckline, under bust gathers, fitted sleeves; small buttons and embroidered waistband speak of romanticism and simple elegance. It is a longer, mid-thigh length cardigan with a diagonal pin stripe stitch pattern mimicking the popular pin striping and bias cuts of garments from another time.
In order to modernize and make this a wearable garment for today, the shaping from the waist down is done with increases at the sides to create a more fluid, fitted look. It features sizing that is easily adjusted to fit each wearer with precision and comfort. It is begun with a duplicate stitched waistband, then knit seamlessly from the waistband up through the bodice. The sleeves are worked by picking up stitches around each armhole, using short rows to shape the sleeve cap, the worked in the round to the cuff. The lower body is worked from the waistband down. It is sure to please knitters of all levels.
Difficulty Rating: Intermediate to Advanced
Techniques Used:
- Provisional Cast On
- Short rows
- Duplicate Stitch
- Picking up stitches
- Basic slip stitch crochet
Materials:
Knit Picks Capra DK; Main Colour: 1000 - 4100 yards (914 - 3749 m) Contrast Colours: 20-40yds each of 3 different colours
- Three additional colours are needed for the waistband: 20-35 yards each
- US 6 (4mm) circular needles; 16 & 32” (50 & 80cm) length, OR size required to obtain gauge
- US 4 (3.5mm) circular needle; 32” (80cm) length, OR 2 sizes smaller than size needed to obtain gauge
- US 6 (4mm) double pointed needles for shoulders
- US H (4mm) crochet hook for button loops & provisional cast-on
- 18 Buttons: 3/8” (1cm)
- 6 Stitch markers
- 3 Stitch holders or waste yarn
- Several long sewing pins
Mrs. Warford Knitting Pattern PDF $7
I started back in February, I think, but when I picked it up again this past June, something in my gut told me that it would be too small. It starts with the bottom ribbing, so it naturally looks a lot smaller making it even harder to tell. Well, I ripped out about 5" of ribbing and started all over, one size up. Also, the yarn I used is a smaller gauge than the one in the pattern, which I had thought I had covered. I am so glad that I did this! The fit is perfect , with a touch of growing room or layering room and I know she will wear it alot. When I am not so large in the belly, I will make one for myself :)
Great pattern, well written, fun to knit! I could not figure out the cable pattern, so I did my own thing. In my defense, I am used to knitting in French and their charts and cable diagrams are very detailed. Also, the names are a little different and I think this may be where I have gotten mixed up....Next time, I will ask for help. 
I have been knitting for the baby too, but I will save those posts until the outfits are complete :) They are so much fun!