Of The Sea is a timeless, slightly cropped cardigan. It is perfect for every season — either as a warm piece for winter or as a coat for cooler spring days.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended ease: 6–8” / 15–20.5 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference (Buttoned Up): 37 (42.75, 46, 49, 53) (56.25, 59.5, 66, 69)“ / 93 (107, 115, 123, 133) (141, 149, 165, 173) cm.
Sleeve Length: 20.25” / 50.5 cm.
Upper Arm Circumference: 20 (20, 20.75, 20.75, 21.5) (21.5, 21.5, 22.5, 22.5)” / 50 (50, 52, 52, 54) (54, 54, 56, 56) cm.
Length (from Neckband to Hem): 21 (21.5, 22, 22, 22) (22.5, 22.5, 23, 23.5)“ / 52.5 (53.5, 55, 55, 55) (56, 56, 57.5, 58.5) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 11 (12, 13, 14, 15) (15, 16, 18, 18) skeins of Molto Bene by Mondial (80% merino, 20% microfibre, 55 yds / 50 m – 100 g), colourway Beige (676).

Or approx. 581 (651, 706, 735, 784) (824, 854, 941, 982) yds / 531 (595, 646, 672, 717) (753, 781, 860, 898) m of chunky-weight yarn.

An alternative yarn option is for example Katia Love Wool.

Needles: US 13 / 9 mm (two pairs) and US 11 / 8 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles.

Notions: Stitch markers, removable stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, cable needle, 3 x 1” / 25 mm snaps.

GAUGE
8 sts x 14 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 13 / 9 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

10 sts x 16 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 13 / 9 mm needles in Slip-St patt, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
This cardigan is worked from the top down featuring a Slip-Stitch pattern and a button band with snaps. It is started at the neckband using the Double Knitting method. The upper back is worked back and forth. After the upper back is completed, stitches are picked up to shape the front edges and the button bands. These three parts are joined to make the body, which is worked flat. The button bands are knitted simultaneously with the body. Finally, stitches are picked up around the armholes and the sleeves are worked in the round. Both the sleeves and the body are finished with a neat 1 x 1 rib.