Yamanashi by Zandra Rhodes

Craft: Knitting

This stunning origami cardigan by Zandra Rhodes features in Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 59. Worked in Kidsilk Haze with an unusual construction and floral colourwork in would be suitable for the experienced knitter.

Yarn information:

Photographed with Rowan Kidsilk Haze

Lighter Version

A - Ghost 642 14 skeins

B - Hibiscus 665 1 skein

C - Hurricane 632 1 skein

D - Grace 580 1 skein

E - Blushes 583 1 skein

F - Candy Girl 606 1 skein

Darker Version

A - Hurricane 632 14 skeins

B - Marmalade 596 1 skein

C - Alhambra 666 1 skein

D - Candy Girl 606 1 skein

E - Splendour 579 1 skein

F - Trance 582 1 skein

Gauge

25 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Needle size

US 3 - 3.25 mm

Hook size

3.0 mm

Yardage

4351 yards (3979 m)

Sizes available

One size only for 32- 42" (71-107 ) cm chest in stated instructions with recommended yarn

Finished measurements:

Width of upper and lower sections laid flat:

106.5 cm (42 inches) across