A child version of this pattern, Elevenses, is available here.

Inspired by the Hobbits’ way of life, this cardigan is the epitome of coziness, with its beautiful shawl collar, textured pockets and faux elbow patches. I can easily picture a hobbit wearing it and enjoying a late-morning snack while writing a book of adventures or invitations to a birthday party!

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CONSTRUCTION:

This cardigan is worked top-down, seamlessly and features knit-in pockets. The sleeves are separated from the body at underarm level. The body is continued flat, the sleeves are worked in the round, with “faux” elbow patches. Stitches are picked up along the fronts and the neckline to work the shawl collar and button bands in one piece, using German short rows (link to video tutorial in the pattern). The pocket linings require some seaming.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Casting on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, knitting in the round, picking up stitches, working short rows (explanations/link to video tutorial provided), binding off.

SIZES:

XS (S, M, L // XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Please note that this pattern is based on women’s standard measurements.

To fit chest: 28-32 (32-36, 36-40, 40-44 // 44-48, 48-52, 52-56, 56-60, 60-64) inches or 71-81 (81-91.5, 91.5-101.5, 101.5-112 // 112-122, 122-132, 132-142, 142-152.5, 152.5-162.5) cm

Garment chest at underarms (buttoned): 33.5 (37.25, 41.25, 45.25 // 49.25, 53.25, 57.25, 61.25, 65.25) inches or 85 (94.5, 105, 115 // 125, 135.5, 145.5, 155.5, 165.5) cm
To select a size, I strongly recommend using the recipient’s actual chest measurements and/or the finished garment measurements.

YARN REQUIREMENTS:

Approximately 1000 (1250, 1300, 1350 // 1500, 1650, 1800, 1950, 2100) yds or 914 (1143, 1189, 1234 // 1372, 1509, 1646, 1783, 1920) meters of worsted (10 ply) weight yarn.

NEEDLES:

• Size A: US 8 or 5 mm diameter circular needle (or size needed to match stockinette stitch gauge) at least 40 inches or 102 cm in length

• 1 set of matching dpns for sleeves

• Size B: US 7 or 4.5 mm diameter circular needle (or one size smaller in diameter than Size A) at least 40 inches or 102 cm in length for hem and button band/collar

• 1 set of matching dpns for sleeve cuffs

• Size C: US 6 or 4 mm diameter circular needle (or two sizes smaller in diameter than Size A) at least 24 inches or 60 cm in length for back neck portion of shawl collar

NOTIONS:

• 4 stitch markers
• tapestry needle
• 4 stitch holders or scrap yarn
• 8 buttons 3/4 inch or 2 cm in diameter, or toggles 1.25 inch or 3 cm in length

GAUGE:

19 sts x 28 rows = 4 inches or 10cm in stockinette stitch using larger needles, after blocking
Please adjust your needle size if needed to achieve gauge.