The Pampas are open and vast grasslands in South America — and the inspiration for this oversized short-sleeved cardigan featuring an all-over crossed stitch pattern. It is a cosy and relaxed garment perfect for the cooler months. Its boxy shape and simple construction allows you to get immersed in the rhythm of the textured stitch pattern. 

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9)

Recommended ease: 8–10” / 20–25 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 43 (45.25, 47.75, 53.5) (57.25, 63.25, 66.75) (70.25, 73.75)“ / 109 (115, 121, 136) (145.5, 160.5, 169.5) (178.5, 187.5) cm.

Length from Underarm to Hem: 16.5” / 42 cm.

Armhole Depth: 6.25 (6.5, 6.5, 7) (7.75, 8.75, 9.25) (10, 10.5)“ / 16 (16.5, 16.5, 18) (19.5, 22, 23.5) (25.5, 26.5) cm.

Cross-Back Width: 20.25 (21.5, 23.75, 26.25) (27.25, 29.75, 32) (33.25, 35.75)“ / 51.5 (54.5, 60.5, 66.5) (69.5, 75.5, 81.5) (84.5, 90.5) cm.

Neck Circumference: 19.25 (19.75, 19.75, 20) (20, 20, 21.25) (21.25, 21.25)“ / 49 (50.5, 50.5, 51) (51, 51, 54) (54, 54) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 4 (4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6) (6, 6) skeins of Tukuwool Fingering by Tukuwool (100% Finnish wool, 404 yds / 370 m – 100 g), colourway H28 Ujo.

Or approx. 1125 (1300, 1400, 1585) (1720, 1930, 2100) (2235, 2400) yds / 1120 (1190, 1280, 1450) (1570, 1765, 1920) (2045, 2195) m of fingering-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Cumbria by The Fibre Co., Mondim by Retrosaria Rosa Pomar or Patagonian Merino Light Fingering by Bagual Wool.

Needles: US 1.5 / 2.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles for Tubular CO (optional), US 3 / 3.25 mm (for rib) and US 4 / 3.5 mm (for main fabric) 40” / 100 cm circular needles and an extra US 4 / 3.5 mm needle for 3-Needle BO.

Notions: Stitch holders or waste yarn, 10 buttons (13/16” / 20 mm), 10 locking stitch markers.

GAUGE
22 sts x 32 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

26.5 sts x 34 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in Crossed St Patt, after blocking.

26.5 sts x 38 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 3 / 3.25 mm needles in 1 x 1 Rib, after blocking.