always there

Being a cardigan is no small task. Most people will rely on you to comfort them, to warm them, to make them feel better… even to look better!
No question, a cardigan can be a very, very good friend.
Being a good friend is no small task either. This pattern is inspired by my very good friend who is always, always there.

This is a simple pattern with a boxy fit and dropped shoulders.
It is worked seamlessly from the top down. You work the upper back first, then the fronts, and finally you join the body at the underarm
The sleeves are picked up and worked in the round.
It features a series of bands alternating between stockinette and textured stitches.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). Shown in size 3 on a 35” bust.
Recommended ease: Approx. 12-14” 30-35 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 44 (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76)“ 110 (120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180, 190) cm.
Armhole Depth: 4¾ (5¼, 5½, 6½, 6¾, 7¼, 8, 8½, 8¾)” 12 (13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22) cm.
Sleeve circumference (starts mid-arm): 9½ (10½, 11¼, 12, 12¾, 14½, 16, 16¾, 17½)“ 24 (26, 28, 30, 32, 36, 40, 42, 44) cm.
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 16½” 41 cm.
Length from underarm to hem: 15¼“ 38 cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins of Pura Abrigo DK by Pura Hilados (100% wool - 100g /240y 220m) or approx. 960 (1080, 1200, 1320, 1440, 1560, 1680, 1800, 1920) yards 880 (990, 1100, 1210, 1320, 1430, 1540, 1650, 1760) m of DK weight yarn. The sample was knit using colorway MAGENTA.
Needles: US 6 4 mm and US 4 3.5 mm circular needles, 32” long.
Other notions: 4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) buttons, 1.5 cm (5/8”) wide. Stitch holders, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
20.5 sts and 34 rows to 4” 10cm in stockinette stitch FLAT on US 6 4 mm needles (body) after stretching out the fabric when blocking.

Errata under heading sleeves there is a missing number Knit 16 (14, 12, 10, 8, 8, 6, 6, 6) rounds in Stockinette st.