Teresa

Reintroducing Teresa – a textured, long-sleeved, cardigan with a plunging v-neckline.  Broad ribbing trims its edges, in color contrasting and rhythm complimentary to its overall stitch pattern – the Seeded Rib Check, an easy-to-remember 4 stitch by 12 row repeat of alternating knits and purls. 

Worked bottom-up, side seams have been removed in this version, with sleeves in the round and set-in.  Pocket linings worked separately, are inserted to the bodice at the hips, resuming the stitch sequence found there.  Dress it up or down, this fun design is perfect for layering and seasonal transitions.  Enjoy!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust:  32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)"/ 81.3(91.4, 101.6, 111.8, 121.9, 132.1, 142.2) cm
Waist:  26¾(30¾, 34¾, 38¾, 42¾, 46¾, 50¾)"/ 67.9(78.1, 88.1, 98.4, 108.6, 118.7, 128.9) cm
Hip:  32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)"/ 81.3(91.4, 101.6, 111.8, 121.9, 132.1, 142.2) cm
Length:  23¼(23¾, 24, 24¼, 24½, 24¾, 25)"/ 59.1(60.3, 61, 61.6, 62.2, 62.9, 63.5) cm            

MATERIALS
Yarn
Shown in Arbor by Brooklyn Tweed (100% American Targhee wool; 145 yds/ 133m per 50g skein); main color (MC) – Rainier; 8(9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins, or for comparable yarn, approximately 1130(1260, 1400, 1565, 1690, 1855, 1945) yds/ 1035(1155, 1280, 1430, 1545, 1695, 1780) m;
and trim color (CC) – Heron; 1(2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins, or for comparable yarn, approximately 145(150, 155, 165, 175, 185, 190) yds/ 135(140, 145, 150, 160, 170, 175) m.  I always have additional yarn on-hand for swatching.

Needles
US6/ 4.0mm or size to obtain gauge
• 1 24 to 36"/ 60 to 90 cm circular (to manage stitch count (bodice worked flat), and trims)
• 1 24"/ 60 cm circular or 1 pair straight (for upper bodice and pockets)
• 1 set double-pointed, or preferred needle style for working small circumferences of the sleeves in the round

Notions
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle
• (4) 5/8 -11/16"/ 15 -19 mm buttons

GAUGE
• 24 sts and 32 rows = 4"/ 10.2 cm in Stockinette
• 24 sts and 36 rows = 4"/ 10.2 cm in Seeded Rib Check

SKILLS REQUIRED
Long-tail CO, circular knitting (for sleeves), decreasing (ssk, k2tog, ssp, p2tog), increasing (yo, kfb), short row shaping, stitch pick-up at center fronts for trim, and blocking.

16 page pdf includes pattern instructions, photographs, schematics, stitch descriptions and charts, relevant abbreviations, shaping notes, and my ROW TRACKER, a tool for managing AT THE SAME TIME bodice, pockets, neckline, and armhole shaping instructions.

You'll find this pattern for sale on Ravelry.

Here’s a link to the blog post written at the time of its original publication, November, 2012, describing the source of its name. I was glad to be reminded.