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Elongated hexagonal motifs stair-step their way up the fronts of the Hexad Peaks Cardigan, tumble over the shoulders, and finally taper to a single point at the back of the sweater. This elegant two-tone cardigan uses the intarsia method to join the hexagon motifs to the stockinette body of the sweater. The loose-fitting cropped sleeves are knitted separately.

Difficulty Advanced

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 23 ¾ (26 ½, 29, 32, 35 ¾)“ back width at underarm. Cardigan shown measures 23 ¾” on model with 41” bust.

Yarn Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Merino DK/Light Worsted (100% superwash extra fine Merino wool; 220 yd 200 m/ 3 ½ oz 100 g): Classic Denim 5 (MC), 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins; Classic Denim 1 (CC), 3 skeins.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows = 4” in St st.

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NOTES

• This cardigan is worked back and forth beginning at the lower edge of each front. After the fronts are complete, stitches are cast on for the back neck, and the back is worked down to the lower edge. The sleeves are worked flat.

• The CC hexagons are joined to the MC body using the intarsia method. Twist the yarns at each color change to avoid holes.

• At some places on the charts or in the instructions, there are two M1L worked next to each other into the same strand.