Construction

This is a seamed cardigan with a combination of working flat and in the round. The back and front panels are knit flat in three separate pieces bottom up, and then joined at the shoulder with a three needle bind off. The button band is then knit separately and sewn to the body. Finally, the sleeves are worked bottom up in the round and then seamed to the body.

Fit

The cardigan is designed to have a relaxed fit with around 15–20cm of positive ease, but you can size up or down for more or less ease.

Size

Sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9
Actual chest (cm) 75 (83.5) 92.5 (105.5) 114.5 (123) 130 (145) 154
Finished chest (cm) 90 (100) 110 (120) 130 (140) 150 (160) 170
Metreage 700 (800) 900 (1000) 1100 (1200) 1300 (1400) 1500

Materials

700–1500m worsted weight yarn
5mm circular knitting needles
4mm circular knitting needles
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
1 stitch marker
1 stitch holder or scrap piece of yarn
4 buttons