This fun cardigan looks like it has been pieced together, but it is worked from the top down in one piece. The set-in sleeves are picked up at the armholes and worked top down and in the round. The front bands and neck edges are picked up and worked at the end.

The shape is slightly A-line for a loose, casual fit and of-the-moment style. The slightly longer back adds interest and follows the color blocked, pieced-together look.

Sizes (XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL)
Bust measurements of the garment when buttoned: 28.75 (32.75, 34.25, 38.25, 42.25, 46.25, 50.25, 54.25) inches, 73 (83, 87, 97, 107, 117, 128, 138)cm. Size S is shown on model in photo.

Gauge:
20 sts x 28 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) in Stockinet stitch.

Yarn:
Madelinetosh, Tosh DK (100% superwash merino wool); 100g/225 yards (206meters). Color A (fronts, back yoke, sleeve cuffs): Fog 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins, color B (back, upper sleeves, bottom rib on body): graphite - 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins,

Or use any yarn of similar weight that achieves gauge Color A (fronts, back yoke, sleeve cuffs): 397 (452, 486, 531, 565, 630, 680, 721) yards 364 (414, 445, 486, 517, 577, 622, 660) meters, color B (back, upper sleeves, bottom rib on body): 408 (463, 501, 546, 585, 655, 710, 756) yards 374 (424, 459, 500, 535, 599, 650, 692) meters

Needles:
Size 6 (4mm): 32” (80cm) circular and set of 4 double-pointed needles.
Size 5 (3.75mm) double pointed needles.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

This pattern has been fully tested.

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