The Cuadrado Cardigan is worked sideways using scrap yarn to hold stitches for the arms which are later picked up and knit in the round. Worsted weight yarn makes this cardigan cozy warm and it can be held together with a pin in the front. It’s a blanket you can wear all day and still look great.

Sizes S (M, L)
Finished Back Measurement (measured from shoulder bone to shoulder bone across the back): 14 (16.5, 20)”/ 36 (42, 50) cm.
Finished Length from underarm: 14.5 (15.5, 16)”/ 37 (39, 41) cm. Refer to the diagram on Page 3 for more detailed measurements. Shown here in Size M. I prefer very long sleeves so adjust if necessary.

Gauge
16 sts/26 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch on larger needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Yarn:
Any worsted weight yarn that knits up at the required gauge.

Size S approximately 1497.6 meters (1638 yards), 600 grams.
Size M approximately 1747.4 meters (1911.0 yards), 700 grams.
Size L approximately 1996.8 meters (2184 yards), 800 grams.

Sample cardigan knit in size M in De Rerum Natura’s Gilliatt : (100% merino; 250m/ 273 yds per 3.53 oz. /100g skein);
Color: Aster; 6 (7, 8) skeins

Needles:
1 US 6/4 mm circular needle, 40”/100cm length
1 US 6/4 mm DPNs (if you don’t want to use magic loop for the sleeves)
1 US 7/4.5mm circular needle, 40”/100cm length
1 US 7/4.5mm DPNs (if you don’t want to use magic loop for the sleeves)

Notions:
Tapestry needle, 4 stitch markers, worsted weight scrap yarn.