This cardigan was inspired by the Trapeze coats made popular in the 1950’s. These coats were also called ‘Swing’ coats, hence this cardigan’s fun name. It is constructed in top-down raglan style and utilizes short rows in the front to create the exaggerated shaping. Pattern includes charts and videos.

YARN
Knit Picks The Mighty Stitch- Worsted Weight, 80% Acrylic and 20% Superwash Wool, 208 yards/100grams per skein 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14) skeins or 1,240 (1450, 1450, 1660, 1870, 2080, 2400, 2900) yards comparable worsted weight yarn.
Sample shown in Oyster

MATERIALS
N/9.0mm hook- I use the Plum Candy Shop from Furls Crochet
K/6.5mm hook- I use the Mango Candy Shop from Furls Crochet
Stitch Markers (4)

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZE(S)
Small through 5x
To fit 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)” bust with 2-4” of positive ease (depending on size)

See schematic in photos for all dimensions

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