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Pattern will be available in Knit Companion.

The King Tides Cardigan blends timeless style with a modern touch, making it a versatile piece you’ll reach for again and again. Its relaxed, comfortable fit pairs effortlessly with jeans, dresses, or skirts—and you can wear it buttoned up as a pullover.

Thoughtful finishing details give the cardigan a polished, professional look. The stripe design is highly adaptable—you can work them throughout the body and sleeves or limit them to just the upper two-thirds of the sweater for a unique effect. Or make the stripes farther apart and a bit wider?

The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. The yoke and body are knitted back and forth, followed by the front plackets in an easy double-knit finish and a quick bind-off. Collar stitches are then picked up along the cast-on edge to provide structure and stability, ensuring the neckline keeps its shape.

King Tides shines in any yarn that meets gauge and offers good drape with a smooth texture.

The instructions are written and the pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.

FINISHED CHEST MEASUREMENTS
35.75(38.25, 41, 43.75, 47, 49.75)(53, 55.75, 59, 62.25, 65) inches / 91(97, 104, 111, 119.5, 126.5)(134.5, 141.5, 150, 158, 165) cm
Choose a size that is 4-6 inches / 10-15 cm larger than chest measurement.

RECOMMENDED YARN

The Fibre Co Road to China Light: Sport (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere); 159 yds (145 m)/1.76 oz (50 g); shown in colors Mother of Pearl and Akoya for the stripes.
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OR
Plucky Knitter Legacy Sport: Sport weight

OR
Miss Babs Laurel Falls: Sport weight

OR any yarn that meets gauge, has good stitch definition and minimal color variation.

Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.

See YarnSub.com for yarn substitutions.

ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
MC: 1121(1200, 1284, 1374, 1470, 1573)(1683, 1801, 1927, 2062, 2206) yds / 1020(1092, 1168, 1250, 1338, 1431)(1531, 1639, 1753, 1876, 2007)m.

CC: 280(300, 321, 343, 371, 401)(433, 467, 505, 545, 589) yds / 255(273, 292, 313, 338, 365)(394, 425, 459, 496, 536)m.

Total: 1402(1500, 1605, 1717, 1841, 1973)(2116, 2268, 2431, 2607, 2795) yds / 1276(1365, 1460, 1563, 1674, 1796)(1925, 2064, 2213, 2372, 2543)m.

Yardage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.

GAUGE
24 sts / 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette st on Larger (Main) needle (after blocking).

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: : Intermediate but accessible to Advanced Beginner with experience in skills used.Skills used: German Short Rows, increases, decreases, picking up sts, buttonholes, double knitting for finishing and collar.

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