This pattern was written for Bulky yarn originally, but has been edited to also work with DK. Please see separate entries below for the requirements/gauges for each size.

I think the name speaks for itself. It is, however, important to take care of yourselves while helping others and standing up for Democracy and human rights. Knit a little, knit a lot, but just keep knitting if it helps you. If you’re struggling for how to fight fascism, your small and large acts MATTER. You can download this app and fire off five calls in the time it took you to read this sentence. Introverts don’t worry! You don’t have to speak to an actual human.

Here are a couple of videos on fighting fascism non-violently by Park Rose Permaculture (clearly a knitter and very articulate and smart) Here and here. She has fantastic ideas for contributing: some behind the scenes, some in person, some small, some large, some active, some passive. So while we are watching death, intimidation, and destruction by ICE, and the elimination of our Constitution, we can still take action, however that looks for you. Remember that the Montgomery Bus boycott took 381days; do not get discouraged.

The Last Nerve Cardigan (aka LNC) is worked bottom-up and flat. There are videos for short rows, twisted stitches, and a three needle bind off. None of these is difficult, I promise. Sharon has added some edits while I’ve been in my van out west so the usual disclaimers go here.

Yes, the background with the huge ass cruise ship is meant to be ironic.

BULKY

Materials
Bulky weight yarn; shown in Emma’s Yarn Bodacious Bulky; 100% superwash merino; 106 yards/97 meters per 100g: 5 (5, 6, 7, 7)8, 9, 9, 10 skeins of Love Drunk.

US 10/6 mm 32-40”/80-100 cm circular needle or size needed to attain gauge

Gauge
14 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette st worked flat, after blocking

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)6, 7, 8, 9; designed to be worn with 2-5”/ 5-12.5 cm positive ease.
See Notes (page 2) for tips on choosing a size.

Finished Chest Circumference
33 (37, 41, 45, 49)53, 57, 61, 65”
84 (94, 104, 114.5, 124.5)164.5, 145, 155, 165 cm

DK

Materials
DK weight yarn; This pattern was originally written for Bulky weight but has been edited to also be made in DK. Yardages and measurements/gauge are based on the No Need to Panic Sweater:
911 (1028, 1136, 1269, 1385)1546, 1671, 1826, 1959 yards/833 (940, 1039, 1160, 1266)1414, 1528, 1670, 1791 meters.

US 6/4 mm 32-40”/80-100 cm circular needle or size needed to attain gauge

Additional gauge-size needles in your preferred method of small circumference knitting for sleeves and cuffs and three needle bind off.

Gauge
20 sts and 29 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette st worked flat, after blocking

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)6, 7, 8, 9; designed to be worn with 2-6”/ 5-15 cm positive ease.
See Notes (page 2) for tips on choosing a size!

Finished Chest Circumference
33.5 (37.5, 41.5, 45.5, 49.5)53.5, 57.5, 61.5, 65.5”
85 (95, 105.5, 115.5, 125.5)136, 146, 156, 166.5 cm