First Cardigan Sweater

CONSTRUCTION

• This cardigan is worked flat from the top down. Knitting begins with the ribbed neckband, followed by a set of short rows to improve neckline fit. The raglan shoulder shaping begins during the short rows and continues throughout the yoke (the upper body).
• After completion of the yoke, body and sleeves are separated and sleeve stitches are held on waste yarn while the remainder of the sweater body is worked flat. Held sleeve stitches are then returned to the needles and each sleeve is worked circularly from underarm to cuff.
• The core pattern includes instructions for a standard ribbed neckband and long tapered sleeves; Appendix includes instructions for additional collar and sleeve options, including a fold-over neckband, a polo collar, and/or bloused sleeves.
• The pattern provides three different body length options and two sleeve length options for differing styles. Choose from a semi-cropped, classic, or classic tall fit for the body length. The classic tall fit is recommended for wearers 5’9”/175.5 cm and taller.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11)

• 36 (40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60) (64, 68, 72, 76)” [91.5 (101.5, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152.5) (162.5, 172.5, 183, 193) cm] chest circumference, buttoned.
• To fit approximate chest sizes: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44) (46-48, 50-52, 54-56) (58-60, 62-64, 66-68, 70-72) inches [76-81.5 (86.5-91.5, 96.5-101.5, 106.5-112) (117-122, 127-132, 137-142) (147.5-152.5, 157.5-162.5, 167.5-172.5, 178-183) cm]
• Sample A (Size 2): Laura is 5’5”/165 cm tall and is modeling 6”/15 cm positive ease.
• Sample B (Size 4): Anthony is 6’2”/188 cm tall and is modeling 9”/23 cm positive ease.
• Sample C (Size 3): Laura is 5’5”/165 cm tall and is modeling 9½”/24 cm positive ease. Cadence is 5’8”/173 cm tall and is modeling 5¼”/13.5 cm positive ease.
• Sample D (Size 3): Anthony is 6’2”/188 cm tall and is modeling 6½”/16.5 cm positive ease. Laura is 5’5”/165 cm tall and is modeling 10½”/26.5 cm positive ease.

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size 101.

GAUGE

• 20 stitches & 28 rows per 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking

YARN

Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Worsted — 100% American Merino Wool (104 yards/95 meters per 50g skein)

• 11 (12, 14, 15) (16, 16^, 18) (19, 20, 21, 22) skeins
• Semi-cropped striped sample (A) with two medium pockets photographed in Crepe & Carbon
• Classic tall sample (B) with ribbed folded neckband, classic tall sleeves, and three pockets (one small, two large) photographed in Warbler
• Semi-cropped polo collar sample (C) with three-quarter bloused sleeves photographed in Boro
• Classic polo collar sample (D) with two medium pockets photographed in Ash

The marked skein counts "^" are near or exact to the listed yardage; consider adding an extra skein.

YARDAGE

• Approximately 1110 (1240, 1375, 1465) (1570, 1660, 1790) (1915, 2050, 2170, 2275) yards [1015 (1134, 1257, 1340) (1436, 1518, 1637) (1751, 1875, 1984, 2080) meters] of worsted weight wool yarn
• Note: Yardage listed is the estimated maximum amount needed per size to make the core pattern garment variation with a classic length torso and tapered sleeves. Exact yardage may vary according to chosen sleeve shape and/or collar variations. Working the body and/or sleeves to the Tall length will require additional yarn.

NEEDLES

Main

• 16”/40 cm & 32”/80 cm circular needles
• Suggested size US 7 (4.5 mm)

Ribbing

• 16”/40 cm & 32”/80 cm circular needles
• 2-3 sizes smaller than main needle
• Suggested size US 5 (3.75 mm)

Double-pointed needles (DPNs)

• Two sets total, in main and ribbing needle sizes

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

• Casting On
• Video — Provisional Crochet Cast On
• Video — 1x1 Rib Cabled Cast On
• Video — Short Rows: German Method
• Video — Ribbed Double Decreases
• Patch Pockets
• Blocking 101
• Knitwear Care

11 August 2023: Version 1.2

On Appendix page 6, the "Polo collar short rows (optional)" section has been updated to begin with "Work Neckband Ribbing Row 2 one time."

25 August 2022: Version 1.1

In Setup Row 2 for Sizes 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 Only on page 6, a missing "SM" has been added.