This pattern provides instructions for three styles of cardigans, knitted in King Cole Homespun Prism Aran yarn.

19 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4“) over texture pattern using 5mm knitting needles or the size required to give the correct tension. 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm (4“) over stocking stitch using 5mm knitting needles or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

To fit chest:
(Size 1: 61/66cm / 24/26”), (Size 2: 71/78cm / 28/30”), (Size 3: 81/86cm / 32/34”), (Size 4: 91/97cm / 36/38”), (Size 5: 102/107cm / 40/42”).

Yarn used:
King Cole Homespun Prism Aran - 50g balls.
120yrds/110m
Shades: 6256-Festive, 6257-Heathland, 6254-Evergreens.

Cardigan with Hood:
(Size 1: 7 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 2: 9 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 3: 11 balls yarn + 7 buttons),
(Size 4: 13 balls yarn + 7 buttons),
(Size 5: 15 balls yarn + 8 buttons).

Cardigan with V Neck:
(Size 1: 6 balls yarn + 5 buttons),
(Size 2: 8 balls yarn + 5 buttons),
(Size 3: 9 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 4: 11 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 5: 13 balls yarn + 7 buttons).

Cardigan with Collar:
(Size 1: 7 balls yarn + 7 buttons),
(Size 2: 9 balls yarn + 7 buttons),
(Size 3: 10 balls yarn + 8 buttons),
(Size 4: 12 balls yarn + 8 buttons),
(Size 5: 14 balls yarn + 9 buttons).

This pattern requires a cable needle, stitch holders and stitch markers.