The Marine Cardigan follows the same construction as the Aqua Cardigan, but includes additional guidance for working the stripe pattern.
Please choose the version that best suits your needs!

Aqua Cardigan is part of the AquaMarine Knitting series,
which includes the Aqua Cardigan, the Marine Cardigan, and the Aquamarine Pullover for pets. — Aquamarine Pet Pullover is a free knitting pattern! Knit it up and match in style with your furry friend.

Sizes
Bust circumference
Body length
Sleeve circumference
XS
98cm // 39”
57cm // 23”
32cm // 13”
S
105cm // 41”
59cm // 23”
33cm // 13”
M
114cm // 45”
61cm // 24”
36cm // 14”
L
118cm // 46”
61cm // 24”
38cm // 15”
XL
125cm // 49”
61cm // 24”
40cm // 16”
2XL
133cm // 52”
63cm // 25”
41cm // 16”
3XL
140cm // 55”
65cm // 26”
44cm // 17”
4XL
147cm // 58”
67cm // 26”
45cm // 18”

Needles
4.5mm US 7 circular needle / 80 cm (32”) or 100 cm (40”) - For body
4.5mm US 7 circular needle / 40 cm (16”) - For sleeves
4.0mm US 6 circular needle / 80 cm (32”) or 100 cm (40”) - For 1x1 ribbing body hem
3.5mm US 4 circular needle / 80 cm (32”) or 100 cm (40”) - For neck edge and button bands
3.5mm US 4 double-pointed needles - For tighter sleeve cuff and folded hem (if needed)

Materials
Buttons: 8 pieces, 10mm or 12mm in size (or as desired)
Sewing needle with compatible yarn
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Row markers
Stitch holders (if needed)
Scissors
Contrasting-colored yarn: Long enough to wrap around your bust (if needed for folded/knit hem)

Yarn Recommendation
Recommended Yarn: Suitable for 4.0mm US 6 to 5.0mm US 8 needles or approximately 2mm (±0.08”) in thickness

Blended Wool Yarn:
Weight: 360 (400) 430 (460) 480 (510) 560 (620)g / 13 (14) 15 (16) 17 (18) 20 (22) oz
Yardage: 100g ≈ 250m (3.5 oz ≈ 273 yd)
It’s recommended to prepare an extra 10-15% of yarn to ensure you have enough. If you’re between sizes or want to be cautious, having extra yarn is always a good idea.

Gauge
In Stockinette Stitch: 4.5mm US 7: 10x10 cm 4x4” = 20 stitches x 25 rows
In 1x1 Ribbing Stitch: 4.0mm US 6: 10x10 cm 4x4” = 23 stitches x 30 rows
In Double Knitting Stitch: 3.5mm US 4: 10x10 cm 4x4” = 40 stitches x 30 rows