The Timepiece Cardigan (Aran) by Ailbíona McLochlainn
This versatile cardigan pattern from Ailbíona blends 20th Century references from the tennis cardigans of the 1920s to Kurt Cobain's MTV Unplugged sweater, creating a contemporary silhouette.
As with so many of Ailbíona's designs, this pattern is written with many ways in which to adapt and change for tailoring to your own style. There are instructions for both cropped or full length, there are also pockets and contrast stripes which are simple yet effective details. This pattern and kit is also available in a double knit version.
Kit includes the required amount of Traditions - Donegal Aran Tweed, depending on style and size chosen, plus a digital pdf copy of the pattern.
Pattern Requirements
Yarn: The Aran pattern was designed with our Traditions Aran Donegal Tweed (160m/100g)
Cropped with pockets: 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7) 100g/3.5 oz balls
Full Length with pockets: 5.5 (6, 6.5, 7, 7, 7.5, 8, 8) 100g/3.5 oz balls
Note: If opting for contrasting stripes along edges, scrap yarn amounts of additional colours will be required.
Gauge
18sts x 24 rows = 10cm x 10cm in stockinette for main fabric
23sts x 30 rows = 10cm x 10cm in 2 x 2 rib for edgings
Needles
A: circular needle, 4.5mm (US 7) in diameter, or as needed to meet gauge for main fabric
B: circular needle, 3.5mm (US 5) in diameter, or as needed to meet gauge for edgings
Measurements
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished garment measures as follows -
A. Back of Neck: 22cm/ 8.75" (23.5cm/ 9.5", 24.5cm/ 9.75", 25.5cm/ 10.25", 26.5cm/ 10.5", 28cm/ 11.25", 29cm/ 11.5", 30cm/ 12")
B. Chest Circumference: 90cm/ 36” (100cm/40”, 110cm/ 44”, 120cm/ 48”, 130cm/ 52”, 140cm/ 56”, 150cm/ 60”, 160cm/ 64”)
C. Bicep Circumference: 31cm/ 12.5" (33.5cm/ 13.5", 35.5cm/ 14.25", 38cm/ 15.25", 40cm/ 16", 42cm/ 16.75", 46.5cm/ 18.5", 50cm/ 20")
D. Cuff Circumference: 21cm/ 8.5" (21cm/ 8.5", 22.5cm/ 9", 22.5cm/ 9", 24.5cm/ 9.75", 24.5cm/ 9.75", 26cm/ 10.5", 26cm/ 10.5")
E. Yoke Depth: 19cm/ 7.5" (21.5cm/ 8.5", 23.5cm/ 9.5", 25cm/ 10", 26cm/ 10.5", 27.5cm/ 11", 30cm/ 12", 33cm/ 13.25")
F. Bodice Length from Underarm
Cropped length: 30cm/ 12”
Full length: 37cm/ 14.75”
G. Sleeve Length from Underarm: 45cm/ 18”
