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The boxy, open-front Wendover Cardigan has a fun back feature: a swath of twisted rib that is enclosed inside a twisted-stitch triangle motif that wraps around the lower body. Upscale details such as a tubular bind-off elevate a simple shape into something truly special. It’s the perfect cardigan for easing into warmer weather.

Difficulty Advanced

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 19 1/4 (21 1/4, 23 1/4, 25 1/4, 27 1/4, 29 1/4, 31 1/4)“ back width at underarm. Cardigan shown measures 19 1/4” on model with 35 3/4” bust.

Yarn GGH Volante (55% Merino wool, 45% cotton; 142 yd 130 m/1 3/4 oz 50 g): #9 Grey, 9 (10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16) balls. Yarn distributed by The Trendsetter Yarn Group.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 32” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; stitch holders; spare size 6 (4 mm) or smaller 32” cir needle; tapestry needle.

Gauge 24 sts and 34 rows = 4” in St st.

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NOTES

• The body of this cardigan is worked back and forth in one piece from the bottom up. The sleeves are worked in the round from the bottom up and are sewn in.

• A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.

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