Does it get much better than a cozy cardigan with really good pockets? This top-down seamless knit is boxy with drop shoulder sleeves. Generously sized inset pockets are created with side openings and doubled, sturdy linings so that they can really hold your goodies. Extra stability at the shoulders holds your sweater in place. To-fit guidance is provided to make it easy to select your perfect size. Options are provided to work this sweater sleevelessly, in a longer length and with or without buttons. Check out the lovely test knits here.

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This is the second of three patterns in a collaboration with La Bien Aimée’s Corrie Worsted yarn base. Check out the entire collection here. These pieces are carefully curated to add comfort, versatility & style to your hand-knit wardrobe. My hope is that you’ll reach for them time and again and that they bring you as much joy to knit and wear as they have to me. The collection is a true collaboration and I loved incorporating design feature ideas from my talented friend Aimée of LBA!

Sizing - Sweater is shown in Size 3 with approx 17”/43 cm positive ease, featuring Long Sleeves option. Choose the size that coordinates with the To Fit option closest to your actual chest measurement.

Featured Yarn - La Bien Aimée
Corrie Worsted in The Shire

Skills needed - Pattern is written for adventurous beginning level knitters with enough patience for unorthodox joining methods, along with techniques such as provisional cast-on & short row shaping.

SIZE
1 (2, 3, 4, 5){6, 7, 8}(9, 10, 11){12, 13, 14}
TO FIT CHEST
31.5 (34.5, 38, 40.5, 44){46, 49.5, 52.5}(55, 58.5, 62){64.5, 67, 69.75}“/80 (87.5, 96.5, 103, 112) {117, 125.5, 133.5}(139.5, 148.5, 157.5){164, 170, 177} cm
ACTUAL FINISHED CHEST
46.5 (49.5, 53, 55.5, 59){61, 64.5, 67.5}(70, 73.5, 77){79.5, 82, 84.75}”/118 (125.5, 134.5, 141, 150) {155, 164, 171.5}(178, 186.5, 195.5){202, 208.5, 215.5} cm
TOOLS
Size 6 (4 mm) circular needles in length comfortable for working actual Finished Chest, Size 5 (3.75 mm) 40” (100 cm) circular needles & set of DPNs, minimum of two sets of spare circular needles in smaller size than pattern needles (any length)
Crochet hook suitable for provisional CO, removable stitch markers, scrap yarn for provisional cast on, tapestry needle
For Long Sleeve Sweater ONLY; Size 6 (4 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles & set of DPNs
For Sleeveless sweater ONLY; Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles
GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows per 4”/10 cm in stockinette on larger needles; 26 sts and 48 rows per 4”/10 cm in Linen Stitch on smaller needles
NOTIONS
Optional: 1”/2.5 cm buttons and matching thread, 5 for Cropped Sweater or 6 for Longer Sweater
YARN
Worsted weight yarn
Sleeveless, cropped sweater: 850 (925, 975, 1050, 1100){1150, 1225, 1300}(1350, 1450, 1500) {1575, 1675, 1725} yards/775 (845, 890, 960, 1005){1050, 1120, 1190}(1235, 1325, 1370){1440, 1530, 1575} meters
Long sleeve, cropped sweater: 1175 (1250, 1325, 1425, 1475){1550, 1625, 1725}(1775, 1875, 1925){2000, 2075, 2100} yards/1075 (1145, 1210, 1305, 1350){1415, 1485, 1575}(1625, 1715, 1760) {1830, 1895, 1920} meters
Sleeveless, longer sweater: 1125 (1200, 1275, 1350, 1425){1500, 1575, 1650}(1750, 1850, 1900) {2000, 2100, 2175} yards/1030 (1095, 1165, 1235, 1305){1370, 1440, 1510}(1600, 1690, 1735) {1830, 1920, 1990} meters
Long sleeve, longer sweater: 1450 (1550, 1625, 1725, 1825){1900, 1975, 2075}(2150, 2275, 2325) {2425, 2500, 2550} yards/ 1325 (1415, 1485, 1575, 1670){1735, 1805, 1895}(1965, 2080, 2125) {2215, 2285, 2330} meters

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