This oversized cardigan is a must-have sweater for that upcoming cold weather. Rich, modern colours pair beautifully with classic geometric motifs and large shawl collar, emphasizing the decadent feel.

PATTERN NOTES
Cardigan is worked flat from the bottom up, and the sleeves are worked in the rnd. Collar is picked up along fronts.
The Colour patterning is charted only. Those are on pages 4, 5, and 7. Colour charts are specific for each size – please ensure you are working from the correct chart for your size when working the Colour patt.
Charts given are worked flat on the body and in the round on the sleeves. When working on the body (flat), the odd numbered rows are worked from right to left, and the even numbered rows are worked left to right. When working the sleeves (in the round), all rounds are worked right to left.

SKILL LEVEL
Advanced

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 40 ¾ (44 ¾, 48 ¾, 52, 56)” / 103.5 (113.5, 124, 132, 142) cm
Length: 30 ¾ (32 ¼, 34, 35 ¾, 37)” / 77 (80.5, 85, 89.5, 92.5) cm back neck to hem.
Intended to be worn with 8-10” / 20-25.5 cm positive ease. Sample shown in size 44 3/4” / 113.5 cm.

YARN
10 (10, 11, 12, 13) skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Worsted, 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) in Cayenne (MC), 2 in Auburn (CC1), and 1 in Lichen (CC2) (200 yds / 182 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 100% Superwash Merino)

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size 6 US / 4 mm circular needles, 32” / 80 cm long and
16” / 40 cm long
Size 6 US / 4 mm set of five double pointed needles
Size 7 US / 4.5 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm long and
16” / 40 cm long
Size 7 US /4.5 mm double-pointed needles
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Stitch holders, stitch marker, yarn needle, 6 buttons 1 1/4” / 3 cm

GAUGE
22 sts and 28 Rows = 4” / 10 cm in Rnd 2 x 2 Rib with smaller needles, after blocking.
20 sts and 27 Rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch with larger needles, after blocking.
21 sts and 27 Rows = 4” / 10 cm in Colour Patt, with larger needles, after blocking.

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