A worsted weight version of our classic winter warmer – Courie In.

“Courie in” is a Scottish phrase meaning to “snuggle up” - and it’s the perfect name for this oversized, supremely warm, wrap front cardigan. In a lighter weight yarn than the original version, but still ideal for nestling into with a mug of cocoa on a cold day. This cardigan has a slightly unusual construction. Sleeves are knitted first from cuff to centre back, then both sleeves are joined with a three needle bind off. Stitches are picked up at the bottom edge from underarm to underarm and worked down to the hem to form the back. Then stitches are picked up round the front to form the garter stitch wrap front. We include instructions for nine sizes to fit busts from 26” to 60”/65 to 150 cm

Yarn: Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Merino Worsted Twist in Stormy Skies. (100% Merino Superwash Wool, 202 m/221 yds per 100g skein)
4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins
870 (1000, 1130, 1350, 1490, 1640, 1890, 2040, 2190) yds
790 (910, 1040, 1240, 1370, 1490, 1730, 1870, 2000) m
Please note that this yarn is discontinued but Yarnsub can recommend many excellent alternatives.

Dimensions (Imperial Measurements)
To fit bust: 26-28 (30-32, 34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56, 58-60)“
Across back: 13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29)”
Standard Sleeve length: 15 (15, 16, 17, 17.5, 18.5, 18.5, 19.5, 20)“
Upper arm circumference: 12 (12.5, 13, 14, 14.5, 16, 17, 17.5, 18)”
Length underarm to hem: 14.5 (14.5, 14.5, 15.5, 15.5, 15.5, 16.5, 16.5, 16.5)”

Dimensions (Metric Measurements)
To fit bust: 65-70 (75-80, 85-90, 95-100, 105-110, 115-120, 125-130, 135-140, 145-150) cm
Across back: 33 (38, 43, 48, 53, 58, 63, 68, 73) cm
Sleeve length: 38 (38, 41, 43, 45, 47, 47, 49, 50) cm
Upper arm circumference: 30 (32, 33, 36, 37, 41, 43, 44, 46) cm
Length underarm to hem: 36 (36, 36, 38.5, 38.5, 38.5, 41, 41, 41) cm

Needles: 40”/100 cm US 8/5 mm circular needle, US 8/5 mm dpns if you wish to avoid using “magic loop”
Gauge: 16 sts x 24 rows = 4”/10 cm in Double Moss Stitch after blocking.

Extras: Tapestry needle or crochet hook for weaving in loose ends, stitch markers, stitch holder or spare circular needle.

Many, many thanks to my tech editor Alittlebitsheepish and to my testers 3catos, clintrer and barbcm!