Daily Stripes is a relaxed cardigan with a dropped shoulder and wide neckline opening. The oversized fit makes this cardigan both cosy and easy to wear. If you’re not a huge fan of the purl stitch but would like to add a cardigan to your handmade wardrobe, this garter stitch cardigan might be just the project for you! The body of the cardigan is worked flat where you knit every row, and the garter stitch stripes not only add an intersting structure to the piece, they’re also quick and fun to knit! Plus, the stripes make it visually satisfying to track your progress.

Sizes:
XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL)

Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference (including front edge placket): 95.5 (111.5, 122, 137) (147, 158, 163) (172, 178) cm / 37.5 (44, 48, 54) (58, 62.25, 64) (67.75, 70)“.
Length from underarm to hem: 30 (31, 32, 32) (33, 33, 34) (35, 35) cm/ 12 (12.25, 12.5, 12.5) (13, 13, 13.5) (13.75, 13.75)”.
Sleeve length from underarm to hem: 47 cm / 18.5” (or desired length).
Upper sleeve circumference: 36 (39, 40, 42.5) (45, 46, 47.5) (49, 50) cm / 14 (15.5, 15.75, 16.75) (17.75, 18, 18.75) (19.25, 19.75)“.
Cuff circumference: 32 (34.5, 35.5, 37.5) (40, 41, 42) (43.5, 44.5) cm / 12.5 (13.5, 14, 14.75) (15.75, 16, 16.5) (17, 17.5)”.

The Daily Stripes Cardigan is designed to have about 20–30 cm / 8–12” positive ease for a relaxed and oversized fit.

Sample shown in size M (Kika has a bust of approx. 89 cm / 35”).

Gauge:
16 sts x 32 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Garter stitch flat on 5 mm / US 8 needles, after blocking.
18 sts x 30 rows/rnds = 10 cm / 4” in 1 x 1 rib flat on 3 mm / US 2.5 needles, after blocking.

Tip! When counting garter stitch row gauge each “bump ridge” counts as two rows.

Needles:
3 mm / US 2.5: circular needles 80–100 cm / 32–40” for rib hem, and DPNs for sleeve rib cuffs and front edge placket (or use the Magic Loop technique).
5 mm / US 8: circular needles 80–100 cm / 32–40” for body, and circular needles 40 cm / 16” for sleeves or DPNs (or use the Magic Loop technique).

Notions:
Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or scrap yarn, 4 buttons (diamater 22 mm / 0.75”).

Suggested yarn:
The cardigan is worked with one strand of DK / worsted weight yarn together with one strand of lace weight yarn.

You need approx.:
MC: 755 (810, 865, 920) (970, 1025, 1080) (1135, 1190) m / 826 (887, 948, 1009) (1062, 1123, 1184) (1245, 1306) yds of DK or worsted weight yarn together with 755 (810, 865, 920) (970, 1025, 1080) (1135, 1190) m / 826 (887, 948, 1009) (1062, 1123, 1184) (1245, 1306) yds of lace weight yarn.

CC: 325 (380, 430, 485) (540, 595, 650) (700, 755) m / 355 (415, 470, 530) (590, 649, 710) (766, 826) yds of DK or worsted weight yarn together with 325 (380, 430, 485) (540, 595, 650) (700, 755) m / 355 (415, 470, 530) (590, 649, 710) (766, 826) yds lace weight yarn.

Sample knitted with yarns:
MC: 350 (375, 400, 425) (450, 475, 500) (525, 550) g Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (100% merino wool – 108 m / 118 yds / 50 g) in the color 5581 Sailor in the Dark together with 90 (95, 100, 110) (115, 120, 125) (135, 140) g Isager Silk Mohair (75% mohair, 15% silk – 212 m / 222 yds / 25 g) in the color 100.

CC: 150 (175, 200, 225) (250, 275, 300) (325, 350) g Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (100% merino wool – 108 m / 118 yds / 50 g) in the color 1012 Whipped Cream together with 40 (45, 50, 60) (65, 75, 80) (85, 90) g Filcolana Tilia (70% kid mohair, 30% mulberry silk – 210 m / 220 yds / 25 g) in the color 101.