A classic and versatile cardigan that will boost your finishing skills!

This pattern is part of the third release from Something to Knit Together Winter Edition – a collection of patterns for cosy winter knitting with friends. Kits to accompany the patterns in this collection are available from our online shop, and include free worldwide shipping. For a sweater version of this design, see the Unite Sweater.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
To fit bust cm: 80 (85, 90, 95, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150)
To fit bust in: 31½ (33½, 35½, 37½, 39½, 43¼, 47¼, 51¼, 55, 59)

Yarn
Arnall-Culliford Knitwear Something to Knit With Aran (aran weight; 70% highland wool, 30% superfine alpaca; 82m per 50g skein)
Cornflower: 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23) x 50g skeins

Needles and Notions
1 pair 4.5mm [US 7] needles, or one size smaller than the needles required to match tension
1 pair 5mm [US 8] needles, or size needed to match tension
Stitch markers
Cable needle
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle
8 (8, 10, 10, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9) buttons approx. 2cm [¾in] diameter

Tension
20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm [4in] over Basket Weave pattern using larger needles, after washing and blocking

Pattern Notes
Starting at the hem with a rib, this basket weave and cable cardigan features a classic set-in sleeve construction. The Fronts, Back and Sleeves are knitted separately – making this a really portable project – before being seamed together. Full photo and video tutorials are included to walk you through the finishing process for this sweater. The neckband stitches are then picked up and a simple garter stitch band is knitted on, followed by a garter stitch button and buttonhole band.

Special Techniques
Joining shoulders with back stitch (photo and video tutorial)
Setting in the sleevehead (photo and video tutorial)
Joining sleeve and side seams in one (photo and video tutorial)
Picking up stitches (video tutorial)
Video tutorials relating to this pattern can also be found at acknitwear.co.uk/something-to-knit-together-winter-edition

Errata
In sections 9 and 14 of the pattern, it should say:
You now need to work straight until the (Left or Right) Front is 18 (18, 18, 20, 20, 22, 22, 24, 24, 26) rows shorter than the Back, to the point where your back neck and shoulder shaping started.