• The Paul cardigan is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. First, the left and right shoulders are worked separately before being joined into a single piece. After that, stitches are picked up to work the back. Then, stitches are picked up again to work the right and left fronts. German Short Rows are used to ensure a comfortable fit at the shoulders. Once all the parts are completed, they are joined for knitting straight. Next, stitches are picked up to work the neckline in a 2x2 rib, worked back and forth, which is then sewn onto the place. Finally, the right and left front edges are worked in double knitting, and stitches are picked up to work the sleeves in the round.

• Examples of knitted projects can be found on IG under the hashtag Paul_cardigan

• The red cardigan in the photo is knitted with Cool wool by Lana Grossa col. 0417 & Pearl mohair by Majo Garn cherry The gray cardigan in the photo is knitted with Baby merino col. 22& Kid Silk col. 44 by Garn Studio

Sizes:
XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL
The Paul Cardigan has an oversized fit and is designed to have approx. 25 cm 9¾ in of positive ease with slightly reduced ease in larger sizes, to ensure a more comfortable fit. This means the garment’s measurements will be approx. 25 cm 9¾ in larger than your actual bust circumference.

The sizes XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 / 85-90 / 90-95 / 95-100 / 100-110 / 110-120 / 120-130 cm 31½-33½ / 33½-35½ / 35½-37½ / 37½-39½ / 39½-43¼ / 43¼-47¼ / 47¼-51¼ in.

Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. For example, if your bust circumference is 90 cm 35 in, you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose the size based on how loose you prefer the sweater to fit. Using the diagram with the finished garment measurements can be a helpful reference when deciding which size to select.

Finished measurements:
Circumference:
110 / 115 / 120 / 125 / 132 / 137 / 143 cm
43¼ / 45¼ / 47¼ / 49¼ / 52 / 54 / 56¼ in
Length:
50 / 54 / 55 / 58 / 60 / 63 / 65 cm
19¾ / 21¼ / 21¾ / 22¾ / 23½ / 24¾ / 25½ in

Suggested yarn:
Worked with two strands held together:
400 / 450 / 450 / 500 / 500 / 550 / 600 / 650 g Pernilla by Filcolana 50 g = 175 m 191 yds or All Day by Gepard Garn 50 g = 175 m 191 yds or Fine Merino by Majo Garn 50 g = 175 m 191 yds or 450 / 500 / 550 / 550 / 600 / 650-700 / 700-750 g Cool Wool by Lana Grossa 50 g = 160 m 175 yds.
held together with
125 / 150 / 150 / 175 / 175 / 200 / 200-225 g Tilia by Filcolana 25 g = 210m 230 yds or Kid Seta by Gepard Garn 25 g = 210m 230 yds or Pearl Mohair by Majo Garn 25 g = 210m 230 yds or Silkhair by Lana Grossa 25 g = 210m 230 yds.

Suggested needles:
Circular needles:
3 mm US 2½ 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 in
3.5 mm US 4 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 in
4 mm US 6 40, and 80 or 100 cm 16, and 32 or 40 in
5 mm US 8 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 in

Double-pointed needles:
3 mm US 2½
3.5 mm US 4 or long circular needles for the Magic Loop technique.

Notions:
3 or 4 x buttons (ø = 23-25 mm), stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, crochet hook (optional).

Gauge:
After washing and blocking:
22 sts x 31 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in stockinette stitch on 4 mm US 6 needles.
24 sts x 31 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in double knitting on 3 mm US 2½ needles.
26 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in 2 x 2 rib on 3 mm US 2½ needles.
Please make sure to knit a swatch. Ensure that your swatch gauge matches the given one. If you cannot achieve the required gauge using the suggested needles, adjust your needle size to reach the correct gauge.

Difficulty:
ADVANCED ★★★★☆
You can read more about the difficulty levels here.