The Grid Play cardigan is knitted seamlessly from the bottom up. When the cardigan is complete, it is steeked, i.e., cut open. The cardigan features raglan increases, and its neckline is shaped with short rows.

You can choose either a long cardigan that provides wonderful warmth during the autumn and winter chill - or are you more of a fan of a shorter cardigan?The pattern includes variations for both a long and a shorter cardigan, as well as options for a wide ribbed collar or a narrower neckline ribbing. You can also choose the length of the sleeves: a shorter cardigan comes with a narrower ribbing and shorter sleeves, while the longer cardigan has slightly oversized sleeves with a wide ribbing that can be folded if desired. Changing the length, colourwork, and ribbing width of the cardigan can result in a completely different look! Both lengths feature handy pockets.

SIZES: (1, 2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)

BUST CIRCUMFERENCE: (37, 39, 44, 47) (52, 55, 59, 63) ″ / (93, 100, 111, 120) (131, 140, 149, 160) cm

LENGTH FROM HEM TO UNDERARM: 24.4″ / 62cm (the long cardigan) and 12.6″ / 32 cm (the shorter cardigan)

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use, your personal gauge and any modifications you may make.

Aran weight (100m/109 yds – 50g) or other yarn suitable for the gauge

The long cardigan:
Colour A: (940, 1020, 1140, 1240) (1370, 1480, 1600, 1750) yds / (860, 930, 1040, 1130) (1250, 1350, 1460, 1600) m - (430, 465, 520, 565) (625, 675, 730, 800) g
Colour B: (320, 350, 390, 420, 460, 500, 550, 600) yds / (290, 320, 360, 380) (420, 460, 500, 560) m - (145, 160, 180, 190) (210, 230, 250, 280) g
Colour C: (170, 180, 200, 220, 240, 260, 280, 300) yds / (160, 170, 190, 200) (220, 240, 250, 280) m - (80, 85, 95, 100) (110, 120, 125, 140) g
Colour D: (150, 160, 180, 200) (240, 250, 270, 290) yds / (140, 150, 170, 180) (210, 230, 250, 260) m - (70, 75, 85, 90) (105, 115, 125, 130) g

The shorter cardigan:
Colour A: (850, 910, 1000, 1070, 1200, 1290, 1390, 1500) yds / (780, 830, 920, 980) (1100, 1180, 1270, 1370) m - (390, 415, 460, 490) (550, 590, 635, 685) g
Colour B: (230, 240, 270, 290) (340, 360, 390, 430) yds / (200, 220, 250, 270) (310, 330, 360, 390) m - (100, 110, 125, 135) (155, 165, 180, 195) g
Colour C: (140, 160, 180, 190) (210, 230, 240, 260) yds / (130, 150, 170, 180) (190, 210, 220, 240) m - (65, 75, 85, 90) (95, 105, 110, 120) g
Colour D: (110, 120, 130, 140) (150, 170, 200, 220) yds / (100, 110, 120, 130) (140, 150, 180, 200) m - (50, 55, 60, 65) (70, 75, 90, 100) g

SHOWN IN
Istex Léttlopi

The long cardigan:
MC - Colour A: Black heather (9, 9, 10, 11) (13, 14, 15, 16) skeins.
CC1 - Colour B: Grey heather (3, 3, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
CC2 - Colour C: Light beige heather (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins
CC3 - Colour D: White (1, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 3) skeins

The shorter cardigan:
MC - Colour A: Light beige heather (7, 8, 9, 10) (11, 12, 13,14) skeins
CC1 - Colour B: White (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins
CC2 - Colour C: Dark grey heather (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins
CC3 - Colour D: Garnet heather (1, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 3) skeins

GAUGE: 18 sts x 24 rows = 4″x 4″ / 10 cm x 10cm in stockinette stitch and colourwork, after blocking.

NEEDLES: US 4 / 3,5 mm and US 7 / 4,5 mm circular needles and DPNs if needed sleeves. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.

NOTIONS: 9-10 buttons for the long cardigan and 6–7 buttons for the shorter cardigan, stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle.