Simple, clean, and modern, Helvetica is a multi-season cardi that’s sure to become a wardrobe staple. And worked at an open gauge, it’s also an incredibly quick knit!

Finished bust circumference
31 (33, 36¾, 39½, 42¼, 44¾, 48, 51¼, 54½, 56½)“
[78.5 (84, 93.5, 100, 107, 114, 122, 130, 138, 143.5) cm]

Note: Fronts do not meet at center. Bust circumference measurements include the gap. For actual finished dimensions, see schematic.

Yarn
Kestrel by Quince and Co, 100% organic linen, 76 yd [70 m] per 50 g skein, in colorway Pebble

8 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins Kestrel, or

533 (568, 632, 686, 727, 770, 826, 890, 947, 990) yds
[488 (519, 578, 627, 665, 704, 755, 814, 866, 906) m]
Aran weight yarn.

Needles
US 10½ [6.5 mm]
US 9 [5.5 mm]
US 7 [4.5 mm]
US 5 [3.75 mm]

Gauge
15 sts and 22 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, on US 10½ 6.5 mm needles, after blocking.

See this blog post for info on working with Kestrel yarn.

Need help? If you have questions about Helvetica—or just want to share your progress—please visit the Helvetica discussion thread in the Blue Bee Studio group.