Featuring tailored details and a timeless tweed fabric, Dern is fall’s new quintessential cardigan. We love everything about this cozy sweater, from the generous front pockets to the ribbed front/neck facing that adds structure and depth.

Construction
Cardigan is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up and sewn together. Incorporated ribbed collar and center front facings are turned and sewn to the inside.

Sizes
41 (44½, 49¾, 53¼, 58¾, 62¼, 67½, 71)“ / 104 (113, 126.5, 135.5, 149, 158, 171.5, 180.5) cm finished chest and hip circumference

Sized to fit 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-57, 59-62)“ / 76-81.5 (86.5-91.5, 96.5-101.5, 106.5-112, 117-122, 127-132, 137-145, 150-157.5) cm actual chest circumference with approximately 9-12” / 23-30.5 cm positive ease at chest

Model wearing size 44½“ / 113 cm with + 10½” / 26.5 cm ease at chest and + 7½“ / 19 cm ease at hips

Yarn
Purl Soho Hedgerow
93% merino, 3.5% cashmere, 3.5% mulberry silk
243 yards / 222 meters per 100 g skein

7 (8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12) skeins
1700 (1830, 2020, 2170, 2340, 2485, 2760, 2915) yards
1554 (1674, 1847, 1984, 2140, 2272, 2524, 2666) meters

Sample shown in color Woodpile Gray

Gauge
18 stitches and 27 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with Needle A, after blocking

Needle A (Main Fabric)
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle
US 7 / 4.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed

Needle B
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle one size smaller than Needle A
US 6 / 4.0 mm

Other Materials
Waste yarn or stitch holder, locking marker or coilless safety pins, blunt tapestry needle, small amount of laceweight yarn in a similar color for sewing facings, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)

Skill Level
3 of 5