A cosy cardigan with a flattering drape front. An Dùbhlachd is knitted from the top down with set in sleeves and is completely seamless. This simple garter stitch design with a modern lace motif is universally flattering. Instructions for 10 sizes are given: to fit bust 80 (85, 90, 95) [100, 105, 110] {120, 130, 140} cm/32 (34, 36, 38) [40, 42, 44] {48, 52, 56}”.

An Dùbhlachd is Scots Gaelic for “December” – it literally means “the blackness” and given how dark it gets in December this far North it’s very fitting. We’re putting a positive spin on it with this classic black cardigan that’s perfect for wrapping yourself up in on cold Winter’s days.
 
Yarn: Black Elephant Yarn DK (100% Superwash Merino) 230 m/251 yds per 115g skein. Colourway Charcoal
Total meterage: 865 (920, 1000, 1060) [1145, 1200, 1295] {1420, 1570, 1690} m
Total yardage: 945 (1005, 1095, 1160) [1250, 1310, 1415] {1550, 1715, 1845} yards.

Measurements (Metric)
To fit chest: 80 (85, 90, 95) [100, 105, 110] {120, 130,
140} cm
Across Back Underarm to Underarm: 35 (37.5, 40, 42.5) [43.75, 45, 47.5] {52.5, 57.5 61.25} cm
Underarm to Hem: 35 cm – please note drape front hangs down much lower.
Around top of sleeve: 31.25 (32.5, 32.5, 35) [38.75, 40, 42.5] {46.25, 47.5, 50} cm
Sleeve length: 42.5 (42.5, 43.75, 43.75) [45, 45, 46.25] {46.25, 47.5, 47.5} cm

Measurements (Imperial)
To fit Chest: 32 (34, 36, 38) [40, 42, 44] {48, 52, 56}”
Across Back Underarm to Underarm: 14 (15, 16, 17) [17.5, 18, 19] {21, 23, 24.5}”
Underarm to hem: 14” – please note drape front hangs much lower.
Around top of sleeve: 12.5 (13, 13, 14) [15.5, 16, 17] {18.5, 19, 20}”
Sleeve length: 17 (17, 17.5, 17.5) [18, 18, 18.5] {18.5, 19, 19}”

Needles: One 4.5mm/US 7 40”/100cm circular needle.

Gauge: 16 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm/4” in garter st with 4.5 mm/US 7 needle after blocking.

Extras: Waste yarn for holding stitches, 6 detachable stitch markers, spare 40” circular needle (size 4.5 mm / US 7or smaller).

Skills: Work flat; knit and purl; cast on and bind off; basic lace stitches like yo, ssk, k2tog; knitted increases m1R and m1L; pick up and knit (instructions given)

Many thanks to my fantastic tech editor Alittlebitsheepish and to test knitters grankaG, shirfitz, tobymacdougal, Kelsey42, knitndough and pikafan.