For some time, I’ve wanted to design a go-to cardigan that I can wear to any occasion. This cardigan is everything I envisioned and more.

It’s knitted from the top down, seamlessly, with raglan sleeves and a few short rows to shape the neckline. I love that the neck comes high enough with this sweater that I can actually stay warm… The sleeves are sleek but roomy that you can layer the sweater over any top.

I picked a delicate lace pattern to adorn the fronts of this design, but otherwise it is a very basic cardigan that you can dress up or down. To me, it’s the perfect travel companion. Light as a feather, but so warm, worked up in this cozy merino.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Shown in size M on a 36” bust.
Recommended ease: 1-2” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Neck opening: 15 (14¾, 15, 16, 16½, 17, 17½, 18, 18½) inches; 37.5 (37, 37.5, 40, 41, 42.5, 44, 45, 46.5) cm.
Bust circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 60, 66) inches; 75 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 150, 165) cm.
Yoke depth: 6 (7, 8, 8½, 9¼, 9¼, 9½, 10, 10½) inches; 15 (17.5, 20, 21.5, 23, 23, 23.5, 25, 26.5) cm.
Upper sleeve circumference: 11¼ (12, 13¼, 14½, 15½, 17¼, 18, 20, 21¼) inches; 28 (32, 34.5, 37.5, 39.5, 42.5, 47, 51, 57) cm
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 20“; 50 cm (customizable)
Length from underarm to hem: 13¼ (13½, 14¼, 14¼, 15½, 16, 17¼, 17¼, 18) inches; 33 (34, 35.5, 35.5, 39, 40, 43, 43, 45) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins of Tynd by Woolfolk (100% Merino; 219 yards 200 m/50g) or approx. 1204 (1314, 1423, 1533, 1752, 1971, 2190, 2409, 2628) yards; 1100 (1200, 1300, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2200, 2400) m of light fingering weight yarn. The sample was knit using colorway 05 (charcoal).
Needles and other notions:
9 (9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13) buttons, of approx. 3/8” diameter.
US 2½ (3 mm) and US 1½ (2.5mm) circular needles, at least 24” long.
Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
28.5 sts and 39 rows to 4” (10 cm) in stockinette after blocking on US 2½ (3 mm) needles. Please wash and block your swatch in the same manner as you will wash and block your finished sweater.