Common Ground is a top-down, seamless cardigan featuring a garter stitch yoke, lace panel waist and an optional hood for a more casual, cozy look. Originally released at the beginning of my design career in 2010, I revamped it and re-published it in 2020. It features 9 different sizes and lots of detailed instructions. 

Errata: In the diamond lace pattern, on row 7, it should read that you repeat from to 7 sts before the marker (not 8).*

Pattern Details:
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished Bust Measurement (with fronts overlapping): 34 (37.5, 42, 45.75, 49) (53, 57.25, 61.25, 65.5)”/ 86 (95, 107, 116, 124) (135, 145, 156, 166) cm.
Shown in Size 2 (37.5”/95 cm).

How to Pick your Size: Choose a size that is approx 2-4”/5-10 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on your preferred fit.

Yarn/Yardage: Approx 875 (980, 1090, 1180, 1300) (1370, 1500, 1570, 1700) yds of Aran/Bulky-weight yarn, shown in Ecological Wool by Cascade Yarns (100% Wool; 250g = 478 yds), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins, shown in Antique 8019.

Note: if you want to omit the hood, take out approx 50 (50, 60, 60, 60, 60, 65, 65, 65) yds from the totals above.

Gauge: 15 sts & 22 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st

Needles & Supplies:

• US 10/6 mm 32”/80 cm circ needle and DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Extra US 10/6 mm circ (any length) – for hood’s 3 needle bind-off.
• US 9/5.5 mm DPNs, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge – for sleeve cuffs.
• US 9/5.5 mm 60”/150 cm (or you can use two 32”/80 cm circs), or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge – for front bands.
• Stitch markers.
• Removable marker.
• Tapestry needle.
• Scrap yarn.