Autumn’s Spring Garden Cardigan Sweater
countrywool © 2018
59 spring road hudson * ny * 12534 (518)828-4554
on the web: www.Countrywool.com

Knit a cardigan, seamlessly, from the bottom up. Sleeves are cast on at the cuff and knit in the round.
The fancy color work stranded flower pattern starts after the sleeves and body are joined.
There are a few (optional) short rows within the yoke to allow for a better fit at the neck.
Superwash wool makes this a gift friendly project for new parents.
Work this in DK weight yarn or use worsted weight and make one size down.

Sizes: 1, 2, (4, 6, 8) 10, 12, 14
21 23 (25, 27, 29 ) 31, 33, 35” finished chest. All lengths are adjustable.
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Gauge: 5 ½ stitches and 7 ½ rounds = 1”

MERINO EXTRA FINE SW 100 wool 50 grams/115 yard skeins MEDIUM GREY
460, 575 (575, 690, 690) 805, 805, 920 yards MAIN COLOR
10-50 yards each of 6 colors SIMPLICITY SW wool/acrylic/nylon 50 grams/117 yards Karen’s Birthday Suit, Simply Sage, Goldfish Yellow, Bluebell, Natural, Ghost Chili
24” or longer circular needle AND double pointed needles US # 4 or 5 as needed for GAUGE (see above)
24” or longer AND double pointed needles 2 sizes smaller than above for ribbing
Four 4” 2-ended stitch holders
4 - 9 clip markers
Darning needle
5 - 7 buttons 5/8 – 3/4”

SIZES: 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
as per measurements in diagram below
1. chest around(finished + buttoned)
21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35
2. side body length
8 8 8 9 10 11 12 13
3. sleeve length
8 9 10 ¼ 11 12 ¾ 12 ½ 14 ¼ 14 ¾
4. yoke/shoulder depth
4 ½ 5 5 ½ 6 6 ½ 7 7 ½ 8
5. total length
13 13 ½ 14 16 18 19 21 23

When choosing sizes, measure an existing sweater’s chest below the underarm, and double it to get the finished chest size.
This sweater requires 2”of ease to fit over clothing. Make any number from your existing garment BIGGER when in doubt. The hem hangs straight after blocking.