Achilles Cardigan
Design
The Achilles Cardigan is inspired by Madeline Miller’s novel The Song of Achilles, a retelling of the Iliad from a unique perspective. The strong yoke lines echo Achilles’ dedication to fulfilling his destiny as warrior and leader, while an all-over broken rib motif represents his attempts to break with that destiny for the sake of Patroclus, his love and partner.
A top-down cardigan is a fantastic opportunity to experiment with fit and ease. Knit the body and sleeve lengths to perfectly fit your style. I recommend a narrow ease of +2-4”/5-10cm for a muscle- hugging look, fit for any warrior... but select the sizing that best matches your royal identity.
Construction
This garment is worked seamlessly from the top down. After raglan shaping is complete, the sleeve cap stitches are placed on holders and the body is worked to the bottom hem. Next the sleeve stitches are picked back up and worked to the cuff. The button band stitches are picked up along the front edges, and foundation stitches for the width of the band are cast on and worked back and forth, joining together with a picked up stitch every other row to attach to the garment vertically. The left and right button band are worked separately and joined together at the back of the neck using a 3-needle bind off.
Specs
Finished Measurements: Chest: 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52)”/ 90 (95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130)cm Recommended ease: +2-4”/+5-10cm
Yarn: Tosh Vintage by Madelinetosh (100% Superwash Merino Wool) 200 yards/182 meters per 4 oz/ 100 grams. Shown in color: Mare 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12) skeins
For yarn substitutions: Worsted weight yarn 1600 (1600, 1800, 1800, 2000, 2000, 2200, 2200, 2400) yards/1463 (1463, 1646, 1646, 1829, 1829, 2012, 2012, 2195) meters
Needles: US 7/4.5mm 32”/80cm long circular needle, or size required to obtain gauge
US 7/4.5mm DPNs or long circular needle for magic loop, or size required to obtain gauge US 5/3.75mm 32”/80cm long circular needle, or two sizes smaller than needle used to obtain gauge
One additional US 5/3.75mm needle required for 3-needle bind-off
Design
The Achilles Cardigan is inspired by Madeline Miller’s novel The Song of Achilles, a retelling of the Iliad from a unique perspective. The strong yoke lines echo Achilles’ dedication to fulfilling his destiny as warrior and leader, while an all-over broken rib motif represents his attempts to break with that destiny for the sake of Patroclus, his love and partner.
A top-down cardigan is a fantastic opportunity to experiment with fit and ease. Knit the body and sleeve lengths to perfectly fit your style. I recommend a narrow ease of +2-4”/5-10cm for a muscle- hugging look, fit for any warrior... but select the sizing that best matches your royal identity.
Construction
This garment is worked seamlessly from the top down. After raglan shaping is complete, the sleeve cap stitches are placed on holders and the body is worked to the bottom hem. Next the sleeve stitches are picked back up and worked to the cuff. The button band stitches are picked up along the front edges, and foundation stitches for the width of the band are cast on and worked back and forth, joining together with a picked up stitch every other row to attach to the garment vertically. The left and right button band are worked separately and joined together at the back of the neck using a 3-needle bind off.
Specs
Finished Measurements: Chest: 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52)”/ 90 (95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130)cm Recommended ease: +2-4”/+5-10cm
Yarn: Tosh Vintage by Madelinetosh (100% Superwash Merino Wool) 200 yards/182 meters per 4 oz/ 100 grams. Shown in color: Mare 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12) skeins
For yarn substitutions: Worsted weight yarn 1600 (1600, 1800, 1800, 2000, 2000, 2200, 2200, 2400) yards/1463 (1463, 1646, 1646, 1829, 1829, 2012, 2012, 2195) meters
Needles: US 7/4.5mm 32”/80cm long circular needle, or size required to obtain gauge
US 7/4.5mm DPNs or long circular needle for magic loop, or size required to obtain gauge US 5/3.75mm 32”/80cm long circular needle, or two sizes smaller than needle used to obtain gauge
One additional US 5/3.75mm needle required for 3-needle bind-off
Design
The Achilles Cardigan is inspired by Madeline Miller’s novel The Song of Achilles, a retelling of the Iliad from a unique perspective. The strong yoke lines echo Achilles’ dedication to fulfilling his destiny as warrior and leader, while an all-over broken rib motif represents his attempts to break with that destiny for the sake of Patroclus, his love and partner.
A top-down cardigan is a fantastic opportunity to experiment with fit and ease. Knit the body and sleeve lengths to perfectly fit your style. I recommend a narrow ease of +2-4”/5-10cm for a muscle- hugging look, fit for any warrior... but select the sizing that best matches your royal identity.
Construction
This garment is worked seamlessly from the top down. After raglan shaping is complete, the sleeve cap stitches are placed on holders and the body is worked to the bottom hem. Next the sleeve stitches are picked back up and worked to the cuff. The button band stitches are picked up along the front edges, and foundation stitches for the width of the band are cast on and worked back and forth, joining together with a picked up stitch every other row to attach to the garment vertically. The left and right button band are worked separately and joined together at the back of the neck using a 3-needle bind off.
Specs
Finished Measurements: Chest: 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52)”/ 90 (95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130)cm Recommended ease: +2-4”/+5-10cm
Yarn: Tosh Vintage by Madelinetosh (100% Superwash Merino Wool) 200 yards/182 meters per 4 oz/ 100 grams. Shown in color: Mare 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12) skeins
For yarn substitutions: Worsted weight yarn 1600 (1600, 1800, 1800, 2000, 2000, 2200, 2200, 2400) yards/1463 (1463, 1646, 1646, 1829, 1829, 2012, 2012, 2195) meters
Needles: US 7/4.5mm 32”/80cm long circular needle, or size required to obtain gauge
US 7/4.5mm DPNs or long circular needle for magic loop, or size required to obtain gauge US 5/3.75mm 32”/80cm long circular needle, or two sizes smaller than needle used to obtain gauge
One additional US 5/3.75mm needle required for 3-needle bind-off