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This open-front cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down, starting with the back collar extensions. Stitches are picked up for the upper back, and increases shape the back shoulders. Then stitches are picked up along each side of the back to work over the top of the shoulders. Fronts and back are then joined along with stitches picked up for the sleeves, and the yoke is shaped with increases down to the separation of the body and sleeves.

The body includes subtle A-line shaping, which can omitted if you prefer to work the body straight. Sleeves are worked in the round, and no additional finishing is required after weaving in the ends! Cuffs and hem are edged with a half twisted ribbing (no purling through the back loop).

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7 {8, 9, 10}

Finished Bust Circumference: 32 (36, 40.5, 44) 48, 52, 56.5 {60, 64, 68}” / 81.5 (91.5, 103, 112) 122, 132, 143.5 {152.5, 162.5, 172.5} cm
Total Length: 22.5 (23.25, 23.5, 24.5) 25.25, 25.5, 25.75 {26, 26.75, 27.5}” / 57 (59, 59.5, 62) 64, 65, 65.5 {66, 68, 70} cm (measured from lower edge to back neck, not including collar)
Shown in size 4 (44” / 112 cm) worn with approximately 2” / 5 cm of ease.

Sizing Note: This cardigan was designed to be worn with approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm of positive ease in the chest. However, everyone has different preferences about how they like sweaters to fit!
For best results, measure a garment that fits you the way you like, and choose the size with finished measurements closest to those measurements.

Yarn
DK-weight yarn, shown in Green Mountain Spinnery Mewesic (100% Wool; 180 yds / 165 m per 57 g); color: Purple Rain
7 (7, 8, 9) 10, 11, 12 {12, 13, 14} skeins, or approximately 1140 (1275, 1415, 1565) 1715, 1855, 2005 {2120, 2300, 2485} yds / 1045 (1170, 1300, 1435) 1570, 1700, 1835 {1945, 2105, 2275} m

Needles
Size A (main needle size)
Circular needle, 32–40” / 80–100 cm length and preferred needles for working small circumferences, in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested size: 4.5 mm (US 7)

Size B (for ribbing)
Circular needles, 32–40” / 80–100 cm length and preferred needles for working small circumferences, one size smaller than Size A needle
Suggested size: 4 mm (US 6)

Notions
Stitch markers, waste yarn to hold stitches, tapestry needle, cable needle (optional).

Gauge
19 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st using Size A needle