The Basil cardigan is worked from the top down. It begins with the garter stitch collar that is shaped with short-rows, increases and decreases. Stitches are picked up along the selvedge edge then the body is worked seamlessly with raglan shaping. The garter stitch button bands are worked as you go so there is minimal finishing.

Shown here in size 2 worn with approximately 6” of ease, I could have easily gone a size down for a fitted look, or sized up for a slouchier cardigan, anywhere in the range of 2-12” of ease is suggested. Please choose what ever amount of ease you prefer. The body is slightly cropped but can be made any length- please plan your yarn purchases accordingly. A longer sweater will require additional yardage.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
For help choosing a size see Finished Measurements

MATERIALS

Yarn
825 (925, 1025, 1125, 1225) (1350, 1470, 1570, 1680) yards / 755 (845, 937, 1029, 1120) (1235, 1344, 1436, 1536) meters heavy worsted weight yarn.

Shown in Bartlett Yarn, 100% American Wool, (210 yards/192 meters/4oz): “Polished Pine” 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8) hanks MC.

Yardage/meterage required is approximate. Total yarn usage will vary depending on the style yarn used, your individual gauge (especially row/round gauge) and any modifications made. Please plan your yarn purchases accordingly.

Needles
Circular needles 32”/ 80 cm or longer US 8/5mm (gauge needle) and US 6/4mm (for collar and hem) a matching set of both needles appropriate for knitting a small circumference in the round for the sleeves (DPN, or magic loop methods are suggested). Adjust needle size as needed to achieve gauge.

Notions
4 stitch markers for indicating raglans, a moveable stitch marker for marking a row, 7 (7, 7, 8, 8) (8, 8, 9, 9) 1”/ 25 mm buttons, stitch markers, stitch holders (or waste yarn), a tapestry needle for weaving in ends

GAUGE

16 stitches and 20 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette stitch on larger needles

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

38 (42, 46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66, 70)”/96.5 (107, 117, 127, 137) (147, 157.5, 168, 178) cm around chest (buttoned).

9 (10 ½, 12, 12 ½, 13 ½) (14, 15, 15 ½, 17)”/ 23 (26.5, 30.5, 31.5, 34.5) (35.5, 38.5, 39.5, 42.5) cm Yoke Depth (measured down center back)

11” from underarm to hem.

14 ½ (16 ½, 17, 18, 19) (20, 21, 21 ½, 22 ½)”/37 (42, 43, 46, 48) (51, 53, 54.5, 57) cm around bicep

12 (12, 12, 13, 13) (13, 14, 14, 14)”/30.5 (30.5, 30.5, 33, 33) (33, 35.5, 35.5, 35.5) cm around sleeve cuff

17 ½”/44.5 cm long from sleeve underarm to cuff.