The new staple for your wardrobe! With fully-fashioned shoulder detailing, and short-rows at the front hem, this modern take on the perfect layering piece is a must-knit.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Suggested ease: + 5–8” / 13-20 cm.
• Approx 35.5 (39.5, 43.5, 47.5, 51.5, 55.5)“ /90 (100.5, 110.5, 120.5, 130.5, 141) cm full-bust circumference
• Approx 33.75 (34, 35.5, 36, 37.25, 37.75)” /85.5 (86.5, 90, 91.5, 94.5, 96) cm full-back length

YARN
• DK weight yarn in the following yardages: Approx 1305 (1450, 1650, 1800, 2030, 2210) yds / 1195 (1325, 1510, 1645, 1855, 2020) m
• Light fingering weight yarn in the following yardages: Approx 1305 (1450, 1650, 1800, 2030, 2210) yds / 1195 (1325, 1510, 1645, 1855, 2020) m

Sample featured in:
• 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8) skeins of Plucky Knitter Yakkity (60% yak, 40% cashmere; 300 yds / 275 m per 100 g)
• 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins of Plucky Knitter Sophisticate (50% merino wool, 30% mohair, 20% silk; 510 yds / 467 m per 105 g)

Other recommended Plucky Knitter DK bases:
• Beauregard
• Bello DK
• Primo DK
• Solo DK

Other recommended Plucky Knitter light fingering bases:
• Spiffy Lace

GAUGE
16 sts and 20 rows = 4” in St st with 2 strands of yarn held together

NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.
• Gauge Needles: Size US 9 (5.5 mm) 24” or 32” circular needle—or size necessary to obtain gauge
• Smaller Needle: Size US 7 (5.5 mm) 24” or 32” and 60” circular needles

TOOLS
Scrap yarn (for Tubular Cast On), stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch marker, and tapestry needle.

NOTES
• Cardigan is knit flat and seamed.
• The upward curves of the front pieces are achieved by short rows.
• Selvedge sts are indicated with brackets - { }.
• To save time, use the pocket linings as swatches.
• When performing double-decreases, make sure they are loose, but neat.
• The yarn is held doubled throughout, with 1 strand of DK held together with 1 strand of fingering weight yarn.