Description

A simple, cozy cardigan in 10 sizes (XS to L and 1X to 6X) to knit for men and women in worsted weight yarns. Designed with a straight cut from underarm to bottom edge with side slits at the hem, this project is knit flat in portable pieces for structure and lasting good looks. Edges are finished with deliciously textured seed stitch, which continues through the rolled shawl collar and raglan seam detailing. Instructions include an option for a narrow, flat neck finish. Destined to be the favorite everyday sweater in the coldest months, its warm appeal will be amplified when worked in a cushy, natural wool or wool blend.

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Samplesshown here: men’s size 1X/48.25 inchesin Bare Naked Wools Stone Soup Worsted, color Granite, withLacya buttonsand women’ssize M/39.5 inches in Bare Naked WoolsTarghee Tango Worstedcolor Argentine,with Emmabuttons

Suggested Yarns:
Stone Soup Worsted, Targhee Tango Worsted,KentWorsted, Better BreakfastWorsted, Confection Worsted, or any loftyworsted weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge.

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement.

Finished Size:
30.5(35, 39.5, 44, 48.5, 53, 57.5, 62, 66, 70.5) inches / 77.5(89, 100.5, 112, 123, 134.5, 146, 157.5, 167.5, 179) cm chest circumference (buttoned) to fit with 3 to 6 inches / 7.5 to 15 cm of ease (washed and blocked)

Yarn requirements:
1090(1220, 1315, 1475, 1595, 1730, 1885, 2040, 2245, 2425) yards / 995(1115, 1200, 1350, 1460, 1580, 1725, 1865, 2055, 2215) meters with mens sleeve length and shawl collar
Narrow neck finish will require 65(75, 85, 95, 105, 110, 120, 130, 140, 165) yards / 60(70, 80, 85, 95, 100, 110, 120, 130, 150) meters LESS yarn Womens sleeve length will require 30(35, 35, 35, 40, 50, 40, 55, 45, 60) yards / 25(30, 30, 30, 35, 45, 35, 50, 40, 55) meters LESS yarn

Buttons:
7 buttons that are .75 inch / 2 cm in diameter

Gauge:
18 sts and 27 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on larger needles in Stone SoupWorsted (washed and air-dried)

Needles:
size 7US (4.5 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge
size 5US (3.75 mm) for edge trims and collar (or .75 mm smaller than gauge needle)
Note:a long circular needle in smaller size isrequired to knit front finishes and collar