Sugar Loaf Cardigan is the adult version of Honeybun Cardigan, which was first published as a child’s cardigan in Knit Now Issue 91. This classic slipped stitch cardigan is now reworked for adults in 20 sizes with two length options!

Sizes 1-20 to fit UK Sizes 4 (6:8:10:12)(14:16:18:20:22)(24:26:28:30:32)(34:36:38:40:42) with 9-14cm positive ease at the full chest.

Shown in Size 8 (UK 18)

Yarn
Rowan Summerlite 4-ply (100% cotton, 175m/50g),
MC for full length: Blushes 420,
6 (6:7:7:7)(8:8:9:9:9)(10:10:11:11:11) (12:13:13:13:14) x 50g balls
MC for shorter length: Blushes 420,
5 (6:6:6:6)(7:7:8:8:8)(9:9:9:10:10)(11:11:11:12:12) x 50g balls
CC1: High Tide 428, 1 x 50g ball for all sizes
CC2: Vintage Claret 443, 1 x 50g ball for all sizes
CC3: Pickle 449, 1 x 50g ball for all sizes

Needles
3mm circular, 80-120cm, or size to obtain tension
2.5mm circular, 120-150cm, or size to obtain tension

Notions
6 stitch markers
9 buttons, 15mm for full length cardigan or
8 (8:8:8:8)(8:7:7:7:7)(7:7:7:7:7)(7:7:7:7:7) buttons, 15mm for shorter length cardigan
2 stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle

Tech Editor: Deb Bramham
Photography: Kath Andrews