Harbor is a simple cardigan designed for comfort and practicality. Squishy Brioche detail, pockets, and a slightly oversized body help to create a cardigan that can be worn throughout all the chilly seasons. Harbor is worked from the bottom up, with fitted sleeves picked up along the armhole. The sweater’s intended ease is roughly 4-8 inches around the bust. Sleeves should ultimately be the determining factor when choosing which size to knit.

This pattern expects a general understanding of Brioche knitting. Some tutorial links are given in the pattern to help learn certain techniques that are required to complete this cardigan.

MATERIALS

Yarn: any fingering weight yarn
Approx. yardage: approximately 1000, 1300, 1500, 2150 yds

Suggested needle sizes (or any size that obtains correct gauge):
larger needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm)
mid-size needles: US size 3 (3.25 mm)
smaller needles: US size 2 (2.75 mm)

Notions:
tapestry needle
1/2 inch buttons x4 (or however many you’d like) stitch holders/ waste yarn
thread or spare yarn to sew on buttons

Gauge in Stockinette on size 5 (3.75 mm) largest needles:
22 sts + 30 rows = 4 inches
Gauge in Brioche on size 2 (2.75 mm) smallest needles:
22 sts + 30 rows = 4 inches
Gauge in 1x1 (unstretched) Rib on size 3 (3.25 mm) mid size needles:
33 sts + 34 rows = 4 inches

Sizes:
Bust circumference: 34 (38, 46, 50)” 86, 96, 116, 127 cm