Perfectly proportioned for easy layering, the Melrose cardigan has a deep v-neck and dolman sleeve shaping with braided and ribbed stitch details. Wear it open or tied at the front.

Construction Notes
Pieces are worked flat from side to side. Hem, neckband, and cuffs are picked up and worked flat after assembly.

Sizes
42 (46, 50, 54, 58½, 62½, 66½, 70½)“ / 106.5 (117, 127, 137, 148.5, 159, 169, 179) cm chest circumference, with fronts tied

Sized to fit 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56, 58-60)“ / 76-81.5 (86.5-91.5, 96.5-101.5, 106.5-112, 117-122, 127-132, 137-142, 147.5-152.5) cm chest

Sample shown is size 46” / 117 cm on model with 34” / 86.5 cm chest

Yarn
Julie Hoover Studio Blend No. 1
50% baby cashmere, 50% baby yak
149.8 yards / 137 meters per 50 g skein

10 (11, 12, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins
1440 (1560, 1680, 1800, 1905, 2055, 2125, 2270) yards /
1320, 1430, 1535, 1645, 1745, 1875, 1940, 2075) meters

Sample shown in color Slate Tweed

Gauge
22 stitches & 31 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking

Needle A
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle and 2 double pointed needles (DPNs)
US 5 / 3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Needle B (for Braiding and Ribbing)
One each 24” / 60 cm and 32” / 90 cm circular needles one size smaller than Needle A
US 4 / 3.5 mm

Other Materials
Locking markers or coilless safety pins, blunt tapestry needle, T-pins and blocking wires (optional but recommended)

Skill Level
3 of 5