November 2022 - I’m currently working to expand the size range for this pattern

Head outdoors in a cozy sweater with accents of deep McIntosh Apple red. You’ll want to cozy up with this sturdy cardigan all season long.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: Finished Bust Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)” to fit bust 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58)”
2” positive ease recommended.
Shown in size 44”
Gauge: 12 sts and 8 rows = 3” 7.6 cm in Hbdc

Materials
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Worsted (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 110 yards 101 meters/50 grams): 24090 Squirrel Heather (MC, 16 (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22) balls), 25149 Garnet Heather (CC, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4 balls)
Hook: US size H/8 (5.0 mm); US size 7 (4.5 mm) for ribbing
Notions: Tapestry needle, 1” buttons (7-8 total)

Abbreviations
Fdc – Foundation double crochet

Special Stitches
Herringbone double crochet (hbdc)
Yo, insert hook in next st (or ch), yo and pull through st (or ch) and first loop on the hook, yo, pull through one lp on hook, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook.

Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up.
The pattern has no right or wrong side. When joining new yarn, take care to determine which side will be the public side.