For the Merle Cardigan I wanted something romantic and luxurious. I was inspired by my love for old books and spending hours reading in great libraries. A drop shoulder cardigan is absolutely a classic, cozy wardrobe staple. By adding extra special details, like the decorative flower bobbles on the sleeves or the faux shoulder seam on the Merle Cardigan, a classic design becomes more like an alluring story. Similarly, Acadia by The Fibre Co. is a yarn that has all of those extra special details to truly stand out such as lovely drape, flecks of varying color, and a wonderfully soft and silky feel. The Merle Cardigan is like wrapping yourself in romance as you indulge in your favorite novel!

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished Bust Circumference: 37.5 (41.5, 45.5, 49.5, 53.5) (57.5, 61.5, 65.5, 69.5)”/ 95 (105, 116, 126, 136 ) (146, 156, 166, 177) cm
Intended Ease: 4-8”/ 10-20 cm positive ease
(Model shown wearing size 3 with 7.5” / 19cm of positive ease.)

TECHNIQUES
Knitting flat, reading a chart, cable CO, one-row buttonhole method, seaming, 3-needle BO, 5 st bobble from 3 rows below

MATERIALS
Yardage Requirements:
DK weight yarn: 1209 (1317, 1450, 1583, 1719) (1857, 1985, 2127, 2247) yds/ 1106 (1204, 1326, 1447, 1572) (1698, 1815, 1945, 2055) m

Yarn Used In Sample:
The Fibre Co., Acadia (60% Wool, 20% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 145 yds/133 m per 1.76 oz/50 g skein) in Moraine. 9 (10, 10, 11, 12) (13, 14, 15, 16) skeins.

Suggested Needles:
Hem, sleeve cuffs, and button band: US size 3/3.25 mm, 32”/80 cm or 40”/100 cm circular needles, used to knit flat
Body and sleeves: US size 5/3.75 mm, 32”/80 cm or 40”/100 cm circular needles, used to knit flat
3-needle bind off: US size 5/3.75 mm, 32”/80 cm or 40”/100 cm circular needles, or smaller

Buttons:
4, 1 ⅛ “/27 mm buttons

Recommended Notions & Tools:
2 stitch markers used for bobbles, optionally use multiple locking stitch markers to help keep sleeves aligned when seaming, waste yarn or stitch holders, embroidery needle, blocking mats