This open cardigan pattern is knit in the Mermaid Stitch, a fun and easy stitch pattern that gives amazing texture. It has a stitch tutorial to walk you through how to knit the stitch pattern.

What You’ll Need
Yarn: Juniper Moon Farms Cumulus, worsted weight (category #4), 94% cotton/6% Nylon, 251yd/100g) – 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins in Stone
Knitting Needles: US Size 8 (5.00mm) and 9 (5.50mm) straight needles

Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, stitch holders or waste yarn

Gauge: 15 sts and 23 rows = 4” in Stockinette st after blocking

Finished Size: Finished Chest Size 33.5 (38, 42, 44, 48.5, 53, 56, 61, 65.5)” to fit XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Skills You’ll Need:
Knit (k)
Purl (p)
Knit 3 Together (k3tog)
Mattress Stitch (for seaming)