This simple, yet elegant top-down cardigan is my go-to choice to throw on with any outfit. When I came across Fiber for the People’s gorgeous yarn, I wanted to create a versatile design that would showcase the beautiful variegation or be just as stunning in a fade, marl, or solid. I combined a few of my favorite techniques, like a seamless construction, a textured pattern, and a bit of positive ease, with a wonderfully drapey yarn to create a cardigan I can snuggle into all day. No matter your body type, this is the perfect mate to throw on over a tee or dress up for your date!

Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
#sizeinclusive

Full-Bust Circumference:
28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62) inches or
71-76 (81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117) (122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158) centimeters
The cardigan is designed with 4-6 inches of positive ease.

Sample:
Shown in a size 3, on what was a 37” bust… but as you can see my positive ease disappeared with pregnancy.

Yarn:
DK Weight
1300 (1400, 1550, 1700, 1900) (2100, 2300, 2450, 2650) yards/
1200 (1300, 1400, 1550, 1700) (1950, 2100, 2250, 2400) meters

Suggested Yarn:
Fiber for the People MCN DK (80% SW Extra-Fine Merino 10% Nylon 10% Cashmere, 246 yards, 100 grams) in Angel Rust - 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) (9, 10, 10, 11)

Suggested Needles:
US 6/4.00 mm, 40” circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting

Notions:
Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle

Techniques to Indulge In:
Ribbing, knit/purl textures, make one increases, (optional) short rows