This cozy cardigan is worked nearly seamlessly in one piece from the bottom up. The slightly oversized hood is shaped using short rows and then seamed or grafted at the crown. The sleeves are worked by picking up stitches around the armhole. Sleeve caps are worked via short-row shaping.

SIZES
Finished bust circumference: 33½ (37½, 41½, 45½, 49½, 53½, 57½)” buttoned, with 2¼” overlap for buttonband.
Intended to be worn with 2–3” ease at the bust.
Sweater shown measures 33½”.

MATERIALS
Manos del Uruguay MAXIMA (100% extrafine merino wool; approx. 100g/219yds), 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11) sk
Shown in M2515 Slate
US 8/5mm ndls, 32” circular and double-pointed, or size to obtain gauge
stitch markers
tapestry needle
nine 11⁄8” diameter buttons

GAUGE
16 stitches and 26 rows = 4” over Stockinette Stitch.