Aspenglow Cocoon Cardi Pattern

Aspenglow was dreamed up as a piece of pure comfort and coziness. Named after the glow on mountaintops at dusk, the sweater was inspired by evenings at the ski chalets after a long day outside. Aspenglow wraps its wearer in the warmest hug and whispers tales of cozy nights by the fire. Unusual construction makes knitting the piece very enjoyable and requires minimal finishing. The roomy body of the sweater, combined with the fitted sleeves, makes it a great layering piece. The alternating stitch patterns offer the perfect “just one more row” kind of knitting experience. This design combines familiar textures of garter, classic and reverse stockinette with an extra pop of Estonian braids and a contemporary take on Fair Isle, all polished off with 2x2 ribbed edgings. Pattern Details: Skill Level: Intermediate Knitter Materials: Main Color (MC):2 (2, 2, 2, 2) [2, 3, 3, 3, 3] skeins Serenity (85% wool / 15% nylon; approx. 150 yds(138 m)/ 100 g) shown in Polar Bear Contrast Colors: Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g) CC2: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [1, 1, 2, 2, 2] skein(s), shown in French Vanilla CC3: 1 skein, shown in High Vibes CC4: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) [2, 2, 2, 2, 2] skeins shown in Honeysuckle 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [1, 2, 2, 2, 2] Mini Skein Sampler Kit(s) [(approx.85 yds (78 m) / 100 g) - 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds (16 m) / skein] shown in Aurora [CC1: Dune Twist Daisy Chain; CC5: Sedona SpunCloud; CC6: For the Roses Dreamland; CC7:Petal Wildflower; CC8: Amulet Cast Away] **Please note any modifications to size or length may require additional yarn.** Needle Size: US 9 (5.5 mm) 40” / 100 cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge, for magic loop (or additional needles of the same size for your preferred method of small circumference knitting) US 17 (12 mm) 40” / 100 cm – 60” / 150 cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge. Additional circular needles the same size as the larger needles or slightly larger Third needle or needle tip of the same size as the larger needles or slightly larger (for Three Needle Bind-Off) –this needle can be of any length. Size N/P / US 15 (10 mm) crochet hook for provisional cast on and optional decorative stitch. Gauge: 7 sts and 8 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked both flat and in the round, using larger needles, steam blocked 10 sts and 15 rows = 4” / 10 cm in 2x2 ribbing worked in the round using smaller needles, steam blocked Sizes:  1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10] Finished Measurements: To fit 32 (35.5, 39, 42, 45.5) [49, 52.5, 55.5, 59, 62.5]” / 80 (89, 97.5, 105, 113.5) [122.5, 131, 139, 147.5, 156] cm chest circumference. Wingspan (cuff-to-cuff width): 56 (57.75, 59.5, 61.25, 62.75) [64.5, 66.25, 68, 69.75, 71.5]” / 140 (144.5, 149, 153, 157)[161.5, 165.5, 170, 174.5, 179] cm Fit Note:  For the most comfortable fit, choose a wingspan that is closest to 1/2 your chest circumference plus 40”/100cm. If your front and back half-measurements are very different, use the measurement for your back half. Sample is shown in a size 2 on a 38.5” / 96.5 cm chest, showing approximately 3” / 7.5 cm less ease that what is included in the “to fit” measurement listed above. Pattern Designer: Ksenia Naidyon