This sweater takes the boyfriend sweater to a new place, balancing the easy fit with refined touches like a mandarin collar and a narrow contrasting edging. A horizontal band defines the waist of this zip-front, two-color textured cardigan with two patch pockets.

Designer Jill Hanratty


Difficulty Extreme Focus Required

Finished Size 38.5 (41.75, 45, 48.25, 51.5)“ bust circumference, zipped. Sample measures 38.5”, modeled with 6.5” ease.

Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca: #6287 denim mix (MC), 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins; #6206 light gray (A), 2 skeins; #6243 navy (B), 1 skein.


Hook Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Yarn needle; 24” separating zipper.


Gauge 15 sts and 10 rows = 4” in main patt.