Sweater is worked from the top down, flat to start, and then joined in the round at front when neckline shaping is completed. Sizes are referred to as A (B, C, D, E)F, G, H, I, J within the pattern. Sweater is then worked seamlessly in the round to the hem, which is worked flat. Sweater is steeked down the center. Buttonband is picked up and knit flat. Sweater is fully unisex.

36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72’’ / 91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 183 cm. Intended to be worn with 4-6” / 10-15 cm of ease. Sample modeled with approximately 4”/10 cm of positive ease.

MC-1100, 1225, 1325, 1450, 1575, 1700, 1800, 1950, 2050, 2150 yards / 1010, 1125, 1215, 1330, 1445, 1555, 1650, 1785, 1875, 1970 meters
CC1- 120, 140, 160, 180, 210, 240, 270, 300, 340, 370 yards/ 110, 130, 145, 165, 190, 220, 245, 275, 310, 340 meters

7 stitch markers, crochet hook 2 sizes below gauge needle, 7 1”/2.5cm diameter buttons, scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle

Growing up, I saw involved grandpas in my friends’ families, in books, on tv…but neither of my grandfathers were a part of my life. I decided that if I didn’t have a grandpa to pass down wisdom, life stories, or old man cardigans- I would make my own.

This is my grandpa cardigan, and your grandpa cardigan- I think the kind of grandparent who would have owned it would be gentle and kind, a lover books, resistant and stubborn at times. They’d smell like old books, oak leaves, and fresh cotton. They’d tell a lot of bad jokes, be slightly stuck in the past, and love the outdoors. Maybe they would love horses and dogs, spending too much time on yard care. They would be patient and chuckle often, and he would be proud of me--and you.* This cardigan is a hug for you, for all of us.