The updated, fresh, and chic Frederick Cardigan knocks the stuffiness out of the typical professorial cardigan. It features allover interlocking cables offset by plain stockinette stitch and set-in sleeves that create a sleek and sophisticated silhouette for the new-school knitter.

Difficulty Expert

Finished Size 33.5 (43.5, 53.5)“ bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 43.5”; modeled with 12.5” of positive ease.

Yarn Universal Deluxe Worsted Naturals (100% wool; 220 yd/3.5 oz): #40003 musket, 6 (7, 8) skeins.

Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): straight. Size 6 (4 mm): 60” circular needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers; cable needle; tapestry needle; five 1” buttons.

Gauge 26 sts and 26 rows = 4” in Chart B patt on larger needles; 18 sts and 26 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles.

Notes This cardigan is worked in pieces from the bottom up and seamed; the buttonband is picked up and worked in finishing.