This sporty unisex cardigan is designed for winter fun. Whether you’re reading by the fire or skating on a frozen lake, the Eagle Island Cardigan is up to the task. This cardigan is worked from the bottom up in one piece and features stranded colorwork and intarsia.

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 38.75 (43.25, 47, 51, 54.75, 59.25)“ chest circumference, zipped. Cardigan shown measures 43.25”; modeled with 2.75” of positive ease.

Yarn Harrisville Designs WATERshed (100% wool; 110 yd/1¾ oz): granite (gray; MC), 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls; barn door (red; A), 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls; driftwood (beige; B), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls; and gatehouse (brown; C), 1 ball.

Needle Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 32” circular and set of double-pointed. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers; cable needle; stitch holders; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; waste yarn; 4 intarsia bobbins; 26 (26, 28, 28, 28, 28)“ separating zipper; sewing machine or sewing needle and thread to match.

Gauge 17 sts and 20 rows = 4” in chart patt on larger needle; 17 sts and 22 rows = 4” in St st with MC on larger needle.

Note This cardigan is worked back and forth in one piece from the bottom up. The sleeves are worked in the round from the bottom up, with the cap worked flat.