CONSTRUCTION
The Longline Cardigan is worked from the top down, beginning with the back neck button band and shaping along the shoulders and neck. Stitches are then picked up for the front and back and worked separately down to the armholes before joining all pieces. The cardigan has customisable elements for the neckline and armholes.

SKILL LEVEL Advanced Beginner

SIZE GUIDE
The Longline Cardigan is intended to be worn with a positive ease of approximately 8 - 10 inches / 20 - 25 cm at the bust. The sizes are based on a bust circumference of approximately 28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54, (56-58) inches / 71-76 (81-86) 91.5-96.5 (101.5-106.5) 111.5-117 (122-127) 132-137 (142-147) cm.

Measure yourself before beginning to ensure that you choose the right size. For example: Your bust circumference is 34 + 8 = 42 inches 86 cm + 20 cm = 106 cm i.e. work a size S. If you are in between two sizes, you can choose the smaller size for 4-6 inches / 10 - 15 cm of positive ease, or the larger size for 12 - 14+ inches / 30 - 35.5+ cm of positive ease.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
5.5 mm US 9 circular needles 16, 40 inches / 40, 100 cm or size to obtain gauge.
4.5 mm US 7 circular needles, 16, 40 inches / 40, 100 cm for the hem and cuffs.
5.5 mm crochet hook for the provisional cast on.

SUGGESTED YARN
Sample made in size XS.
Wool and the Gang Feeling Good Yarn in Eucalyptus Green (70% Baby Alpaca, 7% Merino, 23% Nylon), 50g = 130 metres / 142 yards.
If you use this yarn, approximately 8 (8) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 (14) skeins are required.
Or approximately
920 (1017) 1130 (1229) 1357 (1497) 1600 (1708) metres / 1006 (1112) 1236 (1355) 1484 (1637) 1750 (1868) yards of Aran weight yarn.

For more yarn suggestions see www.fridayknits.com

GAUGE
16 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches /10 cm in stockinette stitch, blocked.

TECHNIQUES
This pattern works the following techniques:
knit, purl, 1x1 rib, provisional cast on, left and right leaning increases, knitted cast on, working yarn overs, tubular bind off.