The neckband of the colorful Polychrome Cardigan is worked back and forth from the top down, and then a steek is added at the front center and the rest of the cardigan is worked in the round. Combine a neutral main color with bright accents for a piece that makes a statement.

Difficulty Experienced

Yarn Weight 5

Finished Size 43½ (47¼, 51½, 56¼, 60¾, 66)“ circumference at underarm, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 43½”; modeled with 10½“ of positive ease.

Yarn Universal Yarn Deluxe Chunky (100% wool; 120 yd 110 m/3½ oz 100 g): #50002 Millet Natural Undyed (MC), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins; #1900 Ebony (A), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins; #22274 Purple Larkspur (B) and #22281 Clay (C), 1 skein each.

Needles Sizes 10 (6 mm) and 10½ (6.5 mm): 32” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 11 (8 mm): 32” cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; five 1” buttons; sewing needle and thread; tapestry needle.

Gauge 15 sts and 19 rnds = 4” in St st on middle-size needle.

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NOTES

• This cardigan is worked back and forth from the top down through the neckband, then joined with a steek at the center front opening and worked in the round to the underarm, then the body and sleeves are worked separately in the round to the lower edge.

• Steeks are not included in the stitch counts unless indicated.

• Use your favorite steeking method to secure the front of the cardigan before cutting.

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