A shawl collar, deep pockets, and graphic stripes make a man’s cardigan that’s easy to wear and fun to knit. Piece is worked flat.

Finished Size 40¾ (42¾, 44¾, 46¾, 48¾)“ chest circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 44¾”.

Yarn Rowan Summer Tweed (70% silk, 30% cotton; 131 yd 120 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #00521 storm (MC), 9 (10, 10, 11, 12) balls; #00537 summer berry (CC), 3 balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

Needles Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 32” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; waste yarn; tapestry needle; seven 5/8” buttons.

Gauge 16 sts and 23 rows = 4” in St st on larger needle; 16 sts and 30 rows = 4” in garter st on smaller needle.