Harris, inspired by the iconic “Dude” sweater, is co-founder Meghan’s nod to the cult classic movie + knitwear worn by the Dude himself. While this cardigan was inspired by menswear, it’s intended for anyone and everyone who loves a beautiful, super wearable, and cozy cardigan. This cardigan is made in the round from the bottom up and steeked in finishing. Look for full tutorials on steeking + zipper installation on the blog soon!

Finished Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6); 36.5 (42.5, 48.5, 54.5, 60.5, 66.5)” / 92.5 (108, 123, 138.5, 153.5, 169) cm finished chest circumference. Cardigan shown measures 42.5” / 108 cm], worn with 4” / 10 cm of positive ease.

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Yarn
Hudson + West Co. Forge (70% U.S. Merino / 30% U.S. Corriedale; 235 yds / 215 m; 3.5 oz. / 100 g): (MC) midnight (navy), 4
(4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins; (CC1) fawn (natural oatmeal), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4) skeins; (CC2) ash (natural gray), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skeins;
(CC3) red feather (burnt orange), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skein.

Needles
Size A (for body and sleeves): US 7 / 4.5 mm: 32” / 80 cm or 40” / 101 cm circ and either long circ for magic loop or set of DPNs for working small circumferences.
Size B (for ribbing, collar, and I-cord edging): US 5 / 3.75 mm: 32” / 80 cm/ circ and either long circ for magic loop or set of DPNs for working small circumferences; DPNs for I-cord edging.
Size C (for tubular cast on, optional): US 4 / 3.5 mm: 32” / 80 cm circ and either long circ for magic loop or set of DPNs for working
small circumferences.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Tapestry needle; stitch markers (m); waste yarn; one adjustable 23-25.5” / 58.5-65 cm length zipper; straight pins; thread and a sharp sewing needle or sewing machine.

Gauge
20 sts and 24 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch on Size A needle.

Skills Required
Increasing; decreasing; picking up stitches; cabling with (or without) a cable needle; seaming; short rows; optional tubular cast on; I-cord bind off.

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