The Dunes Cardigan is slightly cropped, drop shoulder, deep v neck that buttons up at the front. It is a classic design with a modern twist. It will keep you cozy and in style during any season. It is designed to sit slightly longer than your waist line in length, but it can easily be made longer because it is constructed from the top down. First you will work the back section down to underarm, after that you will work the right shoulder then the left shoulder as well as the front to shape the v neck and the armholes, once those three sections are completed, work is joined and body is worked back and forth. A few videos are included in the pattern. The cardigan is worked flat and in the round (sleeves) in stockinette stitch until v neck is shaped, then lace stitches are incorporated in the body. Cardigan is framed with the classic k1, p1 rib. 15 to 20 cm / 6” to 8” of positive ease is built in to the pattern, chose your size based on how much ease you prefer.

Sizes

Bust circumference of the finished cardigan, button band included and with ease built in XS 103, S 108, M 113, L 119, XL 129, 2XL 140, 3XL 148, 4XL 159, 5XL 169 cm, approximately XS 401⁄2”, S 421⁄2”, M 441⁄2”, L 47”, XL 503⁄4”, 2XL 55”, 3XL 581⁄4”, 4XL 631⁄2“, 5XL 671⁄2”. Featured in size M on a 93 cm / 361⁄2” bust.

Gauge

15 stitches by 23 rows = 4”x 4”(10x10cm) using size US10/6.00mm needles in stockinette stitch, after washing and blocking.

Suggested Yarn

Dunes Cardigan is made with fluffy aran weight yarn, you will need approximately 350, (400), 425, (450), 475, (525), 550, (600), 600 grams / of Cardiff Cashmere “Brushmere”, 25 grams = 45 meters / 49 yards. Sample is featured in color 102. Please note that this yarn is classified as aran weight, but it is pretty fuzzy and therefore provides generous gauge. Bulky weight yarns can also be used.

Yarn Alternative

CamaRose “Snefnug”
Knit Picks “Simply Wool Bulky”
Gabo Wool “Fog”

Suggested Needles

US 10 / 6.00 mm 80 cm / 32” circular knitting needles or needles to obtain gauge for the main body and double pointed needles or short circumference 25 - 40 cm / 10” - 16” short tip circular needles for the sleeves+
US 9 / 5.50 mm 80 cm / 32” for the body ribbing and double pointed needles or short circumference 25 - 40 cm / 10” - 16” short tip circular needles for the sleeve cuffs+
US 6 / 4.00 mm 80 cm / 32” or longer for the button band.

Notions
1 marker, tapestry needle.
3 x 25 mm / 1” buttons (featured with coconut buttons).