CONSTRUCTION
This cardigan is worked from the top down with a contiguous set-in-sleeve. The shoulders are constructed by casting on the back stitches, saddle shoulder stitches and 1 stitch for each front, then increasing rapidly for each of the back and fronts. The shoulders are worked in lace rib and not increased. However, short rows are placed within the shoulder sections, in pattern. Once the shoulders are shaped, they are put on hold and the yoke is split for both fronts and back, which are worked separately, flat to the armhole depth. These sections are then joined to form the body which is worked even to the hem. The sleeves are picked up, including the lace saddle shoulders, and decreased to the cuff. The shawl collar is picked up along the entire front edges and back neck, and worked in the lace pattern, including wrap and turn short rows in pattern to create depth along the back neck.

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SIZE
This pattern has 9 size options. Using the recipients chest measurement, choose a size that will give 20 inches (51cm) of positive ease (the difference between body’s smaller measurements and the garment’s larger measurements, including the width of the shawl collar, at these points). The most fool-proof method is to measure a similar fitting garment in your wardrobe and choose size that matches. See schematic in photos.

GAUGE in 4 inches/10cm after blocking
Stockinette, worked flat/in the rnd
14 sts by 22 rows/rnds.

Lace Rib, worked flat/in the rnd.
13 sts by 21 rows/rnds.

YARN
2, 2, 2 || 2, 2, 3 || 3, 3, 3 plates of Canadian Unspun Yarn by Crux Fibres (100% wool, 400 yds / 366 m – 200 g), colourway Dark Grey, or
approx. 574, 612, 689 || 755, 844, 947 || 991, 1091, 1146 yds (525, 560, 630 || 690, 772, 866 || 906, 998, 1048m) of similar kind of unspun worsted-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are WoolDreamers Manchelopis (held double as it comes off the plate) or Höner och Eir Nutiden (held double, requiring twice the yardage listed).

NEEDLES & CORDS
Small, for ribbing: 6mm (US 10) circular needles.
Large, for all other portions of the garment: 6.5mm (US 10.5) circular needles.
These are suggested sizes; adjust needles as required to obtain gauge.

Use 30 inch (75cm) cord for working small circumference in magic loop and large stitch counts in the rnd, or choose your preferred methods.


NOTIONS
Scrap yarn or st holders, stitch markers (4).

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
Lift&turn short rows (in shoulder sections only), working with unspun yarn.

HELPFUL LINKS FOR SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
Lifted Short Rows, video tutorial by 10rowsaday.

TIPS FOR WORKING WITH UNSPUN YARN
When knitting, it is helpful to lay the plate on an open area of floor so that the strand(s) can be easily unwound without tension.

When a strand breaks, simply overlap 2–3” (5–7.5cm) of the new strand with the old and work them together. The ends will felt together during washing and wear.

Immediately after finishing a section of the pattern, weave in remaining ends so that they do not pull off the garment while working.

When soaking the final garment, avoid any agitation as the fabric felts easily.