Safrani (Greek for saffron) is a cardiganized version of my Indicum Pullover. It features a minimalist embellishment of corrugated ribbing, a simple two-color technique, at the collar and hems. Safrani is knit with two fingering weight yarns at a gauge that makes it lightweight and easy to wear – the contrasting color used in the ribbing requires little yardage and is a great way to use up leftover sock yarn. Safrani is knit flat in one piece from the top down, with a scoop neck shaped with short rows and sleeves ending in very slight puffs. The button bands are added once the cardigan is complete, and buttonholes are created with a simple but interesting technique. Like its pullover counterpart, the lovely Safrani cardigan is perfect for transitional weather, layering, and playing with color.
Sizes:
Finished bust: 28.25 (32, 36.25, 40, 44.25, 48, 52.25, 56)”
Materials:
MC: Malabrigo Sock: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins (shown in Ochre)
Or, 680 (770, 870, 965, 1065, 1155, 1255, 1350) yds of a fingering weight yarn
CC: Malabrigo Sock: 1 skein in color 63 Natural (CC)
Or, 40 (45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 75, 80) yds of a fingering weight yarn
US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, 24-60” / 60-150 cm long, or size needed to obtain gauge
Same size needles preferred for working a small circumference (sleeves) in the round, e.g. circular long enough for Magic Loop, dpns
Or, 680 (770, 870, 965, 1065, 1155, 1255, 1350) yds of a fingering weight yarn
CC: Malabrigo Sock: 1 skein in color 63 Natural (CC)
Or, 40 (45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 75, 80) yds of a fingering weight yarn
US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, 24-60” / 60-150 cm long, or size needed to obtain gauge
Same size needles preferred for working a small circumference (sleeves) in the round, e.g. circular long enough for Magic Loop, dpns
Gauge:
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch