In Field Guide No. 12: Big Joy, Jen Geigley designed a cozy cocoon—this sweater knits up in a snap.

The mix of texture, proportion, and basic technique make this project fun as a knitter’s first sweater.

In 11 sizes to fit bust sizes 37 to 60 inches.

The Main Squeeze Cardigan is not sold as a single pattern.

Materials
-- Big Wool by Rowan [100 g balls, each approx 87 yds (80 m), 100% wool], 9 (10, 11, 11) (12, 12, 13) (14, 15, 15) balls.
-- Size US 13 (9 mm) circular needle, 32” (80 cm) or longer, or size needed to achieve gauge
-- Size US 11 (8 mm) circular needle 32” long or longer, for picking up sts for front bands and neckband
-- Stitch markers

Knitted Measurements
-- Bust: 39.25 (40.25, 43.25, 45) (46.5, 48.25, 51.25) (53, 56.25, 57.75, 60.25)“ [99.5 (102, 110, 114.5) (118, 122.5, 130) (134.5, 143, 146.5, 153) cm]
-- Length: 29.5 (30.5, 31.25, 31.25) (32.75, 32.75, 33.25) (34.75, 34.75, 34.75, 34.75)” [75 (77.5, 79.5, 79.5) (83, 83, 84.5) (88.5, 88.5, 88.5, 88.5) cm]

Size
-- 11 sizes to fit bust sizes 37” to 60” (94 to 152.5 cm).

Gauge
-- 10 sts and 14 rows = 4” (10 cm) over Stockinette stitch.
-- 10 sts and 14 rows = 4” (10 cm) over Sand stitch.

Notes
-- The sleeves are worked in the round to the underarms, then placed on hold while the body is worked flat in one piece to the underarms. The pieces are joined, and the yoke is worked in one piece to the end, with raglan shaping. Patch pockets are knit and sewn on, and the front bands and neckband are worked.
-- Underarm stitches are grafted together using Kitchener stitch; if you prefer, you may use 3-Needle BO.