This Cardigan is worked flat from the bottom up in pieces and seamed. The bands are knit at the same time as the Body. Back Neck Edging is worked during the seaming process by working live Back stitches together with a Garter stitch Edging. Choose a size 3-4” larger than your actual chest measurement for a fit as shown, the Front of Cardigan do not close all the way.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in size S.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 34¼ (38½, 42, 46, 50¾) (54, 58¼, 61¾, 66¼)” (Note:
fronts do not close all the way)
Length: 26¼ (26¾, 27¼, 27¾, 28¼) (28¾, 29, 29, 29¾)”

MATERIALS
Premier® Yarns Hipster® Cotton (100% Cotton; 3.5oz/100g, 229yds/210m)
• 2010-23 Beachball – 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8, 8) balls
Needle: US Size 6 (4 mm) and US Size 5 (3.75 mm) straight, plus additional US Size 6 (4 mm) straight or circular for
Three Needle Bind Off or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, locking stitch markers

GAUGE
21 sts x 28 rows = 4” in patt, unstretched with larger needle
Save time, check your gauge.

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:
• Knit and purl stitches.
• K2tog/p2tog, k3tog and ssk/ssp decreases.
• Yarn overs.
• Seaming with mattress stitch.
• Three needle bind off.
• Picking up and knitting stitches.