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DETAILS
I wanted an easy-to-slip-on layer while traveling that was similar to the Traveler Hoodie, but easier to take on and off in small, confined spaces (hello planes). This is a drop shoulder, open cardi with big pockets.

This cardigan is worked from the bottom up, seamlessly, except for the underarms. The shoulders are finished with an exposed seam using the 3 needle bind off. The collar & cuffs are picked up and knitted out from the body. The pockets are knit separately and sewn on once the cardigan is finished.

SIZES
0 (1, 2, 3)(4, 5, 6)(7, 8, 9)
#sizeinclusive

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
34 (38, 42, 46)(50, 54, 58)(62, 66, 70)”
86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117)(127, 137, 147.5)(157.5, 167.5, 178) cm
Intended to be worn with approx. 10-6”/25.5-15 cm positive ease. Sample shown in size 2 with approx. 7”/18 cm positive ease on a 5’5”/165 cm tall woman.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

Lace Weight Wool:
140 (160, 172, 199)(212, 240, 253)(271, 297, 300) g
994 (1136, 1221, 1413)(1505, 1704, 1797)(1924, 2109, 2130) yds
909 (1038, 1116, 1292)(1376, 1558, 1642)(1759, 1928, 1947) m

held together with - Lace Weight Suri Alpaca:
150 (173, 186, 215)(230, 250, 274)(294, 322, 338) g
984 (1135, 1220, 1410)(1509, 1640, 1798)(1929, 2112, 2217) yds
899 (1037, 1115, 1289)(1379, 1499, 1643)(1763, 1931, 2027) m

SUGGESTED YARN
For this cardigan I chose to hold two unique yarns together, to create a dimensional fabric that has the strength of wool with the softness of Suri alpaca! I think you could sub in a single strand of fingering weight or sport yarn, just make sure to do a gauge swatch! I used La Bien Aimée Helix - a light and lofty Falkland/Gotland wool blend that is spun up into a light fingering/lace weight yarn that has a soft halo. This grey base is overdyed in rich colors, giving it a dreamy depth! I paired it with La Bien Aimée Kumo. If you know me, you know I have a weak spot for Suri alpaca yarns. This soft and fluffy yarn creates an amazing halo that I find more comfortable next to skin than some of its fuzzy brethren. Kumo adds a bright glow when held double with Helix that I find mesmerizing!

La Bien Aimée Helix 75% Falkland Merino/25% Gotland Wool Lace Weight Yarn (100 g/710 yds/650 m) - 2 (2, 2, 2)(3, 3, 3)(3, 3, 3) skeins in Lichen

La Bien Aimée Kumo 74% Baby Suri/26% Mulberry Silk Lace Weight Yarn (50 g/328 yds/300 m) - 3 (4, 4, 5)(5, 5, 6)(6, 7, 7) skeins Seaglass

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US 4/3.5 mm - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular (2 sets for 3 Needle BO) and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (such as Magic Loop or DPNs)

US 2/2.75 mm - 32-40”/80-100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs.

(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, going down two US sizes for the ribbing.)

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, row counter (recommended), tapestry needle, spare needle, stitch holders or waste yarn to hold stitches

GAUGE
24 sts & 40 rnds = 4”/10 cm (using larger needle, with a strand of each yarn held together)

TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
Tubular Cast On (Can sub in your preferred cast on method.)
Tubular Bind Off (Can sub in your preferred bind off method.)
Knitting
Purling
Working in the round
Working flat
German Short Rows
3 Needle Bind Off
Picking Up Stitches
Cable Cast On
Backwards Loop Cast on
A very small amount of seaming under each underarm
I-cord edging on the pockets
Kitchener Stitch (for the Tubular bind off)

YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS
Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we can not guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration!