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“This quick-knitting cardigan makes the most of round, multi-ply yarns with smooth definition. The chunky gauge of the fabric turns up the volume on the many knitterly details stashed throughout the project.

A simple allover garter rib pattern forms the basis for strong architectural shaping details, all of which are worked with decorative double-decreases that keep the rib pattern unbroken throughout and highlight unique design lines. The compound raglan yoke creates a comfortable fit through the shoulders and the easy-to-work stand-up collar creates a cozy finish. Work optional buttonholes if you prefer closures, or leave them off for a cleaner, minimalistic look.

The pattern includes customizable fit and sizing options so that knitters can make something that is uniquely suited to their body shape and fit preferences. Choose from three body lengths (with or without waist tapering) and two sleeve silhouettes (classic or slim).“ — designer, Jared Flood

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Construction

• Sleeves are worked circularly to the underarm, with decorative shaping worked on the top-side of sleeve. At the end of each sleeve, stitches are bound off for the underarm and the remaining stitches are placed on hold.
• Body is worked flat in one piece to the underarm with an integrated front band. Optional tapered body shaping is worked on the back only. V-Neck shaping is worked beginning around 4”/10 cm prior to the underarm and continues into the yoke. Optional buttonholes are worked on the front bands, to knitter’s preference.
• Upon completion of the lower body, stitches are bound off for the underarms.
• Body and sleeves are then joined to work the yoke in one piece, with bound-off underarm stitches from body and sleeves mirroring each other. Yoke is worked with compound raglan shaping from underarm to neck opening.
• After yoke shaping is finished, all but the front band stitches are bound off, and collar extensions are worked one after the other. A small section of short rows is worked at the end of each collar extension to improve the fit at the back neck.
• The left and right collar extensions are joined at the back neck using a Joinery Bind Off, then the collar extension is seamed to the neck edge. Two small seams are also worked to join the bound-off stitches at each underarm.

Finished Dimensions

1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11)

• 44 (47½, 52, 55½) (60, 63½, 68) (71½, 76, 79½, 84)” [112 (120.5, 132, 141) (152.5, 161.5, 172.5) (181.5, 193, 202, 213.5) cm] circumference at chest, with fronts overlapping to approximate back width
• See Full Schematic for more sizing information
• Sample 1 is Size 3, tall length (Version III) with tapered body, classic cuff (with added length adjustment, and no closure in Arbor Lodge Cadet. Modeled by Jared (short hair), 6’1”/185.5 cm tall, with 9”/23 cm positive ease; also modeled by Leigh (long lighter-colored hair), 5’6”/167.5 cm tall, with 16”/40.5 cm positive ease.
• Sample 2 is Size 2, semi-cropped length (Version I) with tapered body, slim cuff, and buttons in Arbor Lodge Klimt. Modeled by Melissa (long dark-colored hair), 5’7”/170 cm tall, with 14”/35.5 cm positive ease; also modeled by Leigh (long lighter-colored hair), 5’6”/167.5 cm tall, with 12”/30.5 cm positive ease.
• Sample 3 is Size 3, classic length (Version II) with tapered body, classic cuff, and button loop closure in Quarry Pumice. Modeled by Leigh (long lighter-colored hair), 5’6”/167.5 cm tall, with 14”/35.5 cm positive ease.

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size

Yarn

Choose from Brooklyn Tweed chunky weight yarns:

Brooklyn Tweed Arbor Lodge — 125 yards (114 meters) per 100g skein

• 9-11 (9-12, 10-12, 10-13) (11-14, 12-14, 13-16) (13-16, 14-17, 14-18, 15-19) skeins
• Photographed in colors Cadet and Klimt

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Brooklyn Tweed Quarry — 200 yards (182 meters) per 100g skein

• 5-7 (6-7, 6-7, 6-8) (6-8, 7-8, 7-9) (8-10, 8-10, 8-10, 9-11) skeins
• Photographed in color Pumice

In either of these yarns, you may choose to knit from twelve variations:

• Semi-Cropped Version, Slim Cuff, Tapered Body
• Semi-Cropped Version, Slim Cuff, Straight Body
• Semi-Cropped Version, Classic Cuff, Tapered Body
• Semi-Cropped Version, Classic Cuff, Straight Body
• Classic Version, Slim Cuff, Tapered Body
• Classic Version, Slim Cuff, Straight Body
• Classic Version, Classic Cuff, Tapered Body
• Classic Version, Classic Cuff, Straight Body
• Tall Version, Slim Cuff, Tapered Body
• Tall Version, Slim Cuff, Straight Body
• Tall Version, Classic Cuff, Tapered Body
• Tall Version, Classic Cuff, Straight Body

See Full Pattern Specs for skein counts and yardage for each variation.

Yardage

• 950-1320 (1005-1390, 1080-1495, 1135-1570) (1200-1655, 1270-1750, 1375-1885) (1450-1975, 1525-2075, 1580-2190, 1650-2280) yards [869-1207 (919-1271, 988-1367, 1038-1436) (1097-1514, 1161-1601, 1257-1724) (1326-1806, 1394-1898, 1445-2003, 1509-2085) meters] of chunky weight wool yarn

Gauge

• 14 stitches & 20 rows/rounds per 4”/10 cm in garter rib with main needle, after blocking

Needles

Main needles

• Suggested Size: US 10/6 mm
• 32”/80 cm circular needle (or longer as preferred) for body
• One set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) for sleeves

Ribbing needles

• Suggested Size: US 8/5 mm
• One or two sizes smaller than main needle
• 32”/80 cm circular needle for hem
• One set of DPNs for cuffs

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

• Video — Italian Tubular Cast On
• Video — Short Rows: German Method
• Video — Joinery Bind Off
• Seaming 101
• Blocking 101

Skill Level
3 out of 5: Intermediate