This oversized Cardigan is worked flat from the bottom up in pieces and seamed. The neck edging and front bands are picked up and knit once the Body is complete on a circular needle to accommodate the large number of stitches. Choose a size 6-8” larger than your actual chest measurement for a fit as shown.

SIZES
XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in size S.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 38¼ (41¾, 46¼, 49¾, 54¼) (57¾, 62¼, 65¾, 70¼)“
Length: 26¼ (26¾, 27¼, 27¾, 28¼) (28¾, 29, 29, 29¾)”

MATERIALS
Premier® Yarns Anti-Pilling Everyday® Worsted Painterly (100% Anti-Pilling Acrylic; 3oz/85g, 153yds/140m)
• MC: 2119-06 Preppy – 6 (7, 7, 8, 8) (9, 10, 11, 11) balls
Premier® Yarns Anti-Pilling Everyday® Worsted (100% AntiPilling Acrylic; 3.5 oz/100 g, 180 yds/165m)
• CC: 100-02 Cream – 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 4) balls
Needles: US Size 8 (5 mm) and US Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight
and 1 – 40” or 2 – 24” circular(s) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, locking stitch markers

GAUGE
18 sts x 24 rows = 4” in St st with larger needle
Save time, check your gauge.

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN:
• Knit and purl stitches.
• Changing colors.
• K2tog and ssk decreases.
• Kfb increases.
• Seaming with mattress stitch.
• Picking up and knitting stitches.