Top-Down Cardigan in Summer yarn*

This cardigan is worked flat from the neck to the armholes, then stitches are placed on hold for the sleeves while the body is worked flat to the bottom edge. When the body is complete, the sleeves are worked in the round to the cuff. Stitches are picked up for the optional pockets and pocket flaps.

Pattern Level: Intermediate

Sizes: XS - 2X/3X

Materials:
Loopy Mango Summer yarn 90 yds 82 m | 100 g 3.5 oz each, 100% cotton
Size US 10 (6 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm) in length

Note: You can make this entire garment using 32’’ long needles. However, you will need to use magic loop method for the sleeves as this length is too long. To avoid magic loop you can use shorter 16’’ needles.

Gauge: Stockinette on size US 10: 13 sts/4”, 18.5 rows/4”

Finished Measurements:
XS: width: 15.5” (39.5 cm), length: 18” (45.5 cm)
S: width: 17” (43 cm), length: 18.75” (47.5 cm)
M: width: 19” (48.5 cm), length: 19.75” (50 cm)
L: width: 21.5” (54.5 cm), length: 20.5” (52 cm)
XL: width: 24” (61 cm), length: 21.5” (54.5 cm)
2X/3X: width: 26.5” (67.5 cm), length: 22.25” (56.5 cm)

Watch our designer Oejong introduce the Top-Down Cardigan in Summer!