Simple and stylish, this cardigan can be worn open with a draped front or crossed over and buttoned to stay cosy. Knitted from the top down in one piece this cardigan is fast to knit with minimal finishing.

You can find a yarn kit for this pattern here and a video workshop here.

SIZES
To Fit Actual Bust Circumference Up To: 30 (32.75, 35.75, 39.5, 42.25, 46, 48.75, 51.75, 54.5, 57.25)”/ 76 (83, 91, 100.5, 107.5, 117, 124, 131.5, 138.5, 145.5) cm.
2-3”/5-7.5 cm of positive ease recommended.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 32 (34.75, 37.75, 41.5, 44.25, 48, 50.75, 53.75, 56.5, 59.25)”/ 81.5 (88.5, 96, 105.5, 112.5, 122, 129, 136.5, 143.5, 150.5) cm, with front bands overlapped & buttoned
Length: 21.75 (22.25, 23, 23.25, 23.75, 24.25, 24.75, 25, 25.25, 25.75)”/ 55 (56.5, 58.5, 59, 60.5, 61.5, 63, 63.5, 64, 65.5) cm, measured down the back
Note: This does not include Garter Stitch Collar.
Size 37.75” / 96cm modeled with approx. 2.5” / 6.5 cm of positive ease.

YARN
Aran/worsted weight yarn approx. 1099 (1180, 1294, 1400, 1526, 1659, 1772, 1880, 1962, 2061) yds/ 1008 (1083, 1186, 1285, 1400, 1522, 1626, 1725, 1800, 1891) m
Sample 1: Stolen Stitches ‘Nua Worsted’ (60% Merino, 20% Yak, 20% Linen; 109 yds / 100 m per 1.76 oz / 50 g); colour: Unexpected Macaw (9904): 11 (11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 18, 19) skeins
Sample 2: Studio Donegal ‘Soft Donegal’ (100% Wool, 210 yds / 190 m per 100g); color: #5202 (Olive Green): 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 8 / 5 mm circular needles, 40”/ 100 cm long (or longer for larger sizes)
US size 8 / 5 mm dpns if magic loop not being used for sleeves
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, 2 buttons approx 1”/ 2.5 cm diam.

GAUGE
17 sts and 24 rows / rnds = 4”/ 10 cm in St St
17 sts and 32 rows / rnds = 4”/ 10 cm in Garter St

Note: Updated 5th November 2020 to include extra sizes and a second yarn option.