This cardigan is nearly as simple as it gets. Cartridge rib, despite the look and name, requires no purl stitches when worked flat, and alternating slipped stitches make for a meditative, easy knit. An excellent candidate for a first garment knit, or for the knitter who enjoys straightforward, uncomplicated knitting.

Finished Measurements
Sizes: A (B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K)
Bust: 37¾ (40¾, 43¾, 46¾, 50, 53, 56, 59, 62, 65¼, 68¼)” / 96 (103.5, 111, 118.5, 127, 134.5, 142, 150, 157.5, 165.5, 173.5) cm, with
6 - 8″ / 15.5 - 25.5 cm of positive ease. Model is wearing the 40¾“ / 103.5 cm size, with approx 7” / 17.5 cm of positive ease

Yarn
Harrisville Shear: CVM / Romeldale (dk weight)
100% CVM & Romeldale wool
320 yards per 100 g skein
Shown in Warm Silver
5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins, or 1521 (1652, 1767, 1899, 2026, 2163, 2303, 2492, 2718, 2919, 3077) yds of dk weight yarn.

Needles
US 7 (4.50 mm): 32” or longer circ.
US 4 (3.50 mm): 24” circ. or straights

Gauge
21 sts and 39 rows = 4” / 10 cm in cartridge belt rib stitch pattern on larger needle, after gently wet-blocking
20 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette on smaller needle, after gently wet-blocking.

Notions
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) buttons, 3⁄4” / 19 mm in size Sewing needle and matching thread for buttons