The Third Coast Cardigan is worked in one piece from the bottom back, up over the shoulders, then down the front. Beginning with a provisional cast on that will later become the bottom hem, the body is shaped with increases to the full width from forearm to forearm. The incorporated sleeves are worked horizontally, then the shaping is worked in reverse to the original cast-on number of stitches. The piece is folded and seamed to create the sleeves, then the collar, bottom hem, and deep cuffs are added.
This loose fitting, drapey cardigan is intended to fit and flatter a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The body length, sleeve fit, and collar width are all easily adjusted within any specified size, and instructions how to do so are included. I recommend choosing a size based on your bust, and making adjustments as necessary or desired.
This project features my favorite cable stitch, and you can even work it without a cable needle (see Special Stitches instructions on last page)! If you fall in love with the gentle rhythm of this stitch pattern, as I have, be sure to check out my Third Coast Socks, Third Coast Cowl, and Third Coast Pullover. I’m obsessed!

I’ve added “O”s at the end of any rows or sections that are repeated - use them to check off the rows or repeats as you go.

Sizes: 1, 2, 3, 4 to fit bust sizes 34-40, 42-48, 50-58, 60-64 inches

Yarn:
Emma’s Yarn Simply Spectacular DK,
75% Superwash Merino wool, 25% Nylon. 255 yards/ 100 grams. 6, 6, 7, 7 skeins
or
Approximately 1410, 1530, 1645, 1730 yards of DK weight yarn.
Any adjustments to length or width will affect the required yardage.

As shown:
Emma’s Yarn Simply Spectacular DK in Foxy Lady, size 2.
Emma’s Yarn Simply Spectacular DK in Himalayan Salt, size 1.
Emma’s Yarn Drapey Dk in Elephant, size 1.

Needles and Notions
US size 8 (5mm): 40 inch circular needle or size needed for gauge
US size 6 (4mm) or 2 sizes smaller than gauge needles: 40 inch circular for border and collar, and DPNs or circular for sleeve ribbing

Crochet hook for provisional cast on with waste yarn.
8 split ring stitch markers or progress keepers.

Gauge: 18 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in body stitch pattern, blocked.