This classic cardigan contains timeless stitch patterns of Moss stitch, diamonds and rope cables in a stylish sweater for men (or women). The standard fitting cardigan offers two options of front closures, zipper or buttons, so you can select the look you want. Body is worked flat from the bottom up in one piece to the armholes. Set in sleeves are also worked flat from the bottom up and seamed. Pattern is written out and charted with schematics.

Skill Level: Intermediate

SIZES: Men’s S (M, L, 1X) 2X, 3X, 4X

Chest at underarm: 39 (43, 47, 51) 55, 59, 63”/99 (109, 119.5, 129.5) 140, 150, 160 cm

Overall Length: 28.5 (29.5, 30, 30.5) 32, 33, 34.5”/72.5 (75, 76, 77.5) 81, 84, 88 cm

YARN: Knit Picks Simply Wool Worsted (3.5oz/100g, 219yds/200m, 100% Eco Wool) Color #RD Wordsworth, 6 (7, 7, 8) 8, 10, 11 hanks

Total Yarn Needed: 1207 (1350, 1519, 1647) 1861, 2040, 2249 yds / 1103 (1234, 1389, 1506) 1702, 1865, 2056 m

NEEDLES

Size US 7 (UK 7) (4.5mm) straight or circular, any length

Size US 8 (UK 6) (5.0mm) straight or circular, any length

NOTIONS

Cable needle
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn

If using zipper closure:

Separating zipper approximately 28 (29, 30, 30) 31, 32, 34”/71 (74, 76, 76) 79, 81, 86 cm
Sewing needle and matching colored thread
Double Sided Tape

If using button closures, 8 buttons, 3/4”/19mm