Relax in this boxy, oversized, drop-sleeve cardigan. You’ll find the project a respite while you’re working it and each time you wear it as your favorite wardrobe addition. Sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down and features simple asymmetric textured detailing on Back that effortlessly flows into the hem. Sleeve cuffs are overly long for folding and pattern includes notes on customizing the length of your sweater, including how to calculate additional yardage required for extra length. Cardigan is shown in Size 3 with approximately 21”/53.5 cm positive ease; recommended ease is 18-22”/45.5-56 cm and To Fit sizing is provided. An extensive number of sizing options are provided to create your dreamiest fit--see how the test crew worked theirs here. Pattern is written for adventurous beginning knitters.

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This design features two beautiful yarns from Chasing Rabbits Fiber Co. Pocketed version features the colorway Orla matching in both recommended bases. Speckled version (no pockets) shows Polwarth Fingering in the colorway Serenade with Zephyr in the colorway Naiad. These yarns are held together for the entirety of the project.

SIZE
1 (2, 3, 4, 5){6, 7, 8}(9, 10, 11){12, 13, 14}
TO-FIT CHEST (choose the measurement closest to your bust, sizing up or down based on the recommended ease in the text above)
30.75 (33.75, 36.75, 39.75, 42.75){45.75, 48.75, 51.75}(54.75, 57.75, 60.75){63.75, 66.75, 69.75}“/78 (85.5, 93.5, 101, 108.5){116, 124, 131.5}(139, 146.5, 154.5){162, 169.5, 177} cm
ACTUAL FINISHED CHEST (this is the measurement of the garment itself with buttonband overlapping when knit to gauge)
50.75 (53.75, 56.75, 59.75, 62.75){65.75, 68.75, 71.75}(74.75, 77.75, 80.75){83.75, 86.75, 89.75}”/129 (136.5, 144, 152, 159.5){167, 174.5, 182}(190, 197.5, 205){212.5, 220.5, 228} cm
GAUGE
16 sts and 25 rows per 4”/10 cm in stockinette holding both yarns together on larger needles
YARN
1000 (1050, 1150, 1200, 1300){1350, 1400, 1500}(1550, 1650, 1700){1800, 1850, 1900} yards/915 (960, 1050, 1095, 1190){1235, 1280, 1370}(1415, 1510, 1555){1645, 1690, 1735} meters Fingering Weight Yarn held with an addtl 875 (950, 1000, 1050, 1150){1200, 1250, 1300}(1400, 1450, 1500){1550, 1650, 1650} yards/800 (870, 915, 960, 1050){1095, 1145, 1190}(1280, 1325, 1370){1415, 1510, 1510} meters Lace Weight Yarn
For pockets, add 45 (45, 50, 50,55){55, 60, 60, 60}(60, 60, 65){65, 65} yards/ 40 (40, 45, 45, 50){50, 55, 55}(55, 55, 55){60, 60, 60} meters of each yarn
TOOLS
Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles in length comfortable for working actual Finished Chest, 16” (40 cm) circular needles & set of DPNs, Size 6 (4 mm) 40” (100 cm) circular needles & set of DPNs, crochet hook suitable for provisional CO, removable stitch markers, scrap yarn for provisional cast on, tapestry needle

sample yarn information
Sample Yarn
3 (3, 3, 3, 3){4, 4, 4}(4, 4, 4){5, 5, 5} skeins Chasing Rabbits Fiber Co. Polwarth Fingering held with 3 (3, 4, 4, 4){4, 4, 4}(5, 5, 5){5, 6, 6} skeins Zephyr
Pocketed Version: Orla (both bases)
Speckled Version: Serenade with Naiad