Carefree Cardigan by Amy Gunderson

Carefree Cardigan

Knitting
October 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Garter St
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1092 - 3276 yards (999 - 2996 m)
XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68)”, intended to fit with 4-6” of positive ease
Length: 23¾ (24½, 25½, 25¾, 26¾) (27½, 28½, 28¾, 29¾)”

Skills/techniques used in pattern:
• Knit stitches.
• Casting on and binding off.
• Changing colors.
• Sewing seams with mattress stitch.

PATTERN NOTES
Butterfly™ features a unique stripe pattern where approximately two thirds of the cake is one solid color and the remaining third features a 5-color stripe. This Cardigan is worked sideways in 2 pieces using 2-4 cakes per piece from the sleeves inward toward the center. Two colorways are used, and they will be alternated every two rows for additional striping!