The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down, partly in rows and partly in the round. It is worked in stockinette stitch, with 1×1 ribbing for the cuffs and double-knitting for the button band. You begin by working the back of the cardigan, shaping the sloping shoulders using German Short Rows. You then continue working the back in rows until you reach the underarm.
Next, stitches are picked up to work the right and left front sections in rows, while simultaneously shaping the neckline. Both sections are worked separately until you reach the underarm. The two front sections and the back are then joined and worked in rows until you reach the ribbing.
The sleeves are picked up and worked in the round, with decreases worked simultaneously to shape them.
Both the folded collar and the double-knitted vertical button band are worked seamlessly. The button band is worked in double stockinette stitch, while the collar is worked in rows in 1×1 rib.
The patch pockets are worked by picking up stitches and knitting them in rows. They are then sewn onto the cardigan along their vertical edges.
GAUGE: 10 × 10 cm = 18 stitches × 28 rows, in stockinette stitch using 4 mm needles.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL
Sweater bust circumference: 115 (119) 123 (130) 144 cm Sweater length (measured down the center back, excluding the collar): 56 (58) 60 (62) 64 cm
The sweater length can be adjusted to your preference. Sleeve length (measured from the stitch pickup line): 54.5 (54) 53.5 (53.5) 50.5 cm
Everyone has their own preference when it comes to ease in their garments. A helpful tip is to measure a few of your favorite sweaters to help you choose the perfect size. In the photos, the designer is wearing size M, is 174 cm tall, and has approximately 40 cm of positive ease.
YARN:
The sweater is worked with 3 strands held together:
MY TIME MERINO, 50 g | 230 m (100% merino wool, non-superwash), held double:
560 (600) 620 (680) 720 g
held together with:
MOHSILKO, 25 g | 210 m (61% superkid mohair, 24% mulberry silk, 15% merino wool), held single:
140 (150) 155 (170) 180 g
Needles and notions
Circular needles:
3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm / 80 cm cable
Accessories: tapestry needle, stitch markers, 6–7 buttons (20 mm in diameter), and a spare cable or waste yarn.
