{"product_id":"samcheong-dong-cardigan","title":"Samcheong-dong Cardigan (ENGLISH)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pattern is in English. The pattern will be sent to your email as a PDF file for download.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁓⁓⁓⁓⁓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSamcheong-dong Cardigan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is designed around the meeting of past and present found in the Samcheong-dong area of Seoul, South Korea. Its construction is inspired by the upper garment of the traditional Korean clothing, hanbok, while the stitch patterns reference the many hills of the neighbourhood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cardigan has a T-shaped construction with European shoulders, a wrap front, a double-knit front band, and rolled edges at the cuffs and the bottom of the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Samcheong-dong Cardigan is worked flat from the top down in textured stitch patterns. The back is worked first, with shoulder shaping created by increases on both the right side and wrong side. Stitches are then picked up for the shoulders, which are worked separately. The fronts are shaped with increases for the wrap closure and the front and back panels are joined under the arms. After the tuck, decreases are worked to form a slanted front edge, and short rows are worked for a slightly longer back than the front. The body is finished with a rolled edge cast-off. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStitches are picked up around each armhole for the sleeves, which are worked separately in the round. Decreases are worked to form a curve at the lower part of the sleeves. Finally, the front band is worked in double knitting, and the ties are worked in i-cord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pattern includes charts, and does not provide a stitch-by-stitch description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pattern uses a range of techniques that assume prior experience with knitting patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 (2) 3 (4) 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes 4 and 5 are still being tested, and there is no deadline for those tests. If you are interested in knitting one of these sizes, I’m happy to offer the pattern for free in exchange for feedback on the fit. Please email me at \u003ca href=\"mailto:contact@seolinstudio.com\"\u003econtact@seolinstudio.com\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarment circumference: approx. 99 (114) 130 (145) 160 cm [39 (45) 51 (57) 63 in]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody length (center back): approx. 51 (55) 57 (61) 63 cm [20 (21.5) 22.5 (24) 25 in]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman short rows make the cardigan approx. 2 cm [0.8 in] longer at the back than at the front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cardigan can be worn oversized or closer to the bust measurement. Choose the size according to the desired ease. The sample shown in the pictures is size 2, with approx. 24 cm [9.5 in] of positive ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 strand of VIP from Lana Gatto (200 m \/ 219 yds = 50 g, fingering weight)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁓ Main colour: Silver Grey (12504): 300 (350) 400 (450) 500 g \/ 1250 (1500) 1750 (2000) 2250 yds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrasting colour 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Very Black (1500) 50 g \/ 210 yds* \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁓ Contrasting colour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Cream (1001) 50 g \/ 210 yds*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eheld together with\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 strand of Silk Mohair Lux or Silk Mohair from Lana Gatto (210 m \/ 230 yds = 25 g, lace weight)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Silver Pearl (6033) 150 (175) 200 (250) 275 g \/ 1380 (1610) 1840 (2300) 2530 yds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁓ Contrasting colour 1: Very Black (6037) 25 g \/ 230 yds* \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrasting colour 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Coconut Milk (A9609) 25 g \/ 230 yds* \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Based on purchase of new yarn. Only a smaller amount of yarn is needed for the contrasting colours; leftover yarn may be suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended needles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCircular needle 4 mm [US 6], 60, 80 and\/or 100 cm [24, 32 and\/or 40 in]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCircular needle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mm [US 2-3] for the double-knitted front edge (double-pointed needle (DPN) optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCircular needle 5 mm [US 8] for cast-off (optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21 sts x approx. 37\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rows in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estitch pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on 4 mm [US 6] needles = 10 × 10 cm [4 × 4\"] (after washing).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁓ Reading charts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁓ Increases and decreases worked knitwise and purlwise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁓ Picking up stitches knitwise and purlwise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁓ Tuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁓ German Short Rows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁓ Italian cast-on and cast-off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁓ Double-knit band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁓ Colour change in double knitting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁓ I-cord tie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seolin Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46464835813551,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7708\/2799\/files\/IMG_4677.jpg?v=1774052022","url":"https:\/\/seolinstudio.com\/products\/samcheong-dong-cardigan","provider":"Seolin Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}