Rowan Nambu is
a women’s knitting pattern for a drape front cardigan with
three-quarter sleeves using Softyak DK. This sweater also features contrast colored
bands. Nambu is knit in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed. Rowan
Softyak DK is a blend of yak, cotton, and nylon that has the best of all worlds:
the softness of cashmere combined with durability and washability. The darker
yak fibers create a beautiful melange with the dyed cotton.
Skill Level: Beginner
Sizes: S (M, L, XL XXL) to fit 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50)” bust
Finished Measurements:
Bust (at underarm) – 38 (42, 46,
52, 57)”
Length – 20½ (21½, 22, 23, 23½)”
Yarn Requirements: Rowan Softyak DK (76% Cotton/ 15% Yak/ 9%
Nylon; 50g/148yds)
Color A – 6 (6, 8, 8, 9)
balls shown in 230 Cream
Color B – 3 (3, 4, 4, 4)
balls shown in 231 Steppe
Needles:
US
3 (3.25mm)
US 6 (4.00mm)
Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
on US 6 (4.00mm)
