With fall on its way, you need a cozy, stylish cardigan you can throw on for those chilly morning and cool evening walks. Something with a little ease and drape to toss on over whatever cute and cozy thing you’re wearing.

With a little bit of lace, a lot of garter, and some simple shaping, this long drapey cardigan is a treat to knit and perfect to snuggle into or look stunning going out!

The simple center panel is worked from the top down. Rows of garter stitch are picked up from the edges of the panel and worked out to create a body, which is easy to customize in length. Use scraps or a bundle to create the 7-color stripe or make the panel stand out with a single color. The options are endless!

Size
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9

Finished Bust Circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) 52, 56, 60, 64”/81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122) 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5 cm

Yarn
Total —1045 (1175, 1300, 1465, 1565) 1715, 1885, 1970, 2100 yds/955 (1075, 1190, 1340, 1430) 1570, 1725, 1800, 1920 m of worsted weight yarn

Main Color: 795 (925, 1050, 1215, 1315) 1465, 1635, 1720, 1850 yds/725 (845, 960, 1110, 1200) 1340, 1495, 1575, 1690 m
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7 Accent Colors: 36 yds/35 m each

I recommend a woolen spun yarn for this cardigan since it will help keep the garment light and not add length length. A dense yarn with low elasticity will stretch under its own weight and over time will become longer and narrower.

Suggested Yarn
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted (100% Peruvian Highland Wool) 123 yds/113 m, 50g — 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) 12, 14, 14, 16 skeins of No. 1300 Cast Iron
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Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Bundle Kit - Warm (100% Peruvian Highland Wool), which includes 21 mini skeins (12 yds/10 m, 5g) in 7 different colors — No. 1319 Quartz Crystal (C1), No. 1307 Pressed Grapes (C2), No. 1314 Deep Velvet (C3), No. 1310 Cranberry Compote (C4), No. 1315 Red Rock (C5), No. 1311 Rusted Roof (C6), No. 1316 Spun Gold (C7)

Needles & Notions
US 10/6.00 mm – 24”/60 cm circulars or needles needed to obtain gauge!
Stitch holder or spare interchangeable needle cable
Tapestry needle

Techniques to Indulge In
Increasing & Decreasing
Simple Eyelet Lace
Mid-row cast on
Picking up sts (or seaming)