An ideal sweater for spring, the Garter Grooves Cardigan is an excellent layering piece. Knitted in a delicious blend of organic cotton and organic Merino wool, this cardigan is worked in one piece from the bottom up with faux side seams and garter-stitch edgings. The simple garter stripe pattern—worked only on the back—makes it texturally engaging.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 4

Finished Size 18 (19¾, 21¾, 23½, 25½, 27¼)“ back width at underarm. Cardigan shown measures 19¾” on model with 32½“ bust.

Yarn O-Wool Balance (50% certified organic Merino wool, 50% certified organic cotton; 130 yd 120 m/1¾ oz 50 g): Azurite, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16” and 32” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 19 sts and 30 rows = 4” in St st.

NOTES

• This cardigan is worked in one piece from the bottom up, with faux seams at the sides. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armholes and worked in the round from the top down.

• A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.