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SIZES:

XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) (4XL, 5XL) / Finished Bust Circumference: 35 (39, 43, 47) (51, 55, 59) (63, 67)” / 89 (99, 109, 119) (130, 140, 150) (160, 170) cm

Cardigan is designed to be worn with 6” / 15 cm of positive ease. Refer to table on page 11.

MATERIALS:

Expression Fiber Arts Pearlescent Worsted yarn

Sample shown in colors: Accismus Hues

Kits needed per size: 1-2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2)

Total yardage/meterage needed: 766 (875, 984, 1094) (1203, 1312, 1422) (1531, 1640) yds / 700 (800, 900, 1000) (1100, 1200, 1300) (1400, 1500) m

For a per color breakdown, see table on page 6.

If those colors aren’t available, any from this category will work.

NEEDLES:

US size ​​10 (6.0 mm) circular with at least 80 cm cable or size needed to obtain gauge

SKILL LEVEL:

Intermediate to Advanced - This pattern is for those who feel comfortable with knitting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/ concepts include raglan sleeves, cables, color changes, reading charts, and blocking. You will need to be able to read charts to knit this sweater.

Notes from the Designer:

This design was inspired by the realization of how big the universe is and how small we are in comparison and the beauty found in everyone being together. Similarly in knitting, each stitch is tiny, but when looked at together, it creates a beautiful finished project. Infinitesimal is an oversized cardigan with an engaging cable panel and optional fade pattern. The design is worked in the raglan style from the top down with shaping for the V neck. The body and sleeves are split and knit separately with lots of positive ease. Lastly, the neckline is knitted and sewn to the cardigan.

• Click here to watch a video tutorial showing how to work the cables featured in this pattern.
• The cardigan is knit in a raglan style from the top down in one piece.
• The sweater is shaped, so the neck and raglan is increasing at the same time.
• Odd rows are RS rows, and even rows are WS. • When making a stitch for the raglan (m1), M1R before the k2 and M1L after.
• For the V neck increases, M1R on the right V and M1L on the left V.
• You may need to break yarn and rejoin it on the other side of work during the color changes.
• Before you CO, I recommend highlighting your size ahead of time.

Designed by Zara Powter

Errata

8.17.24 - The size Small requires 2 kits (Color D requires 246 yds / 225 m)

8.21.24 - Pattern updated for size Large.

8.26.24 - Row 29 (RS): Row 29: K1, m1l, k to m, sm, work Chart C to m, sm, k to m, m1r, sm, k2, sm, m1l, k to m, m1r, sm, k2, sm, m1l three times, sm, k to m, sm, work Chart D to m, sm, k to last st, m1r, k1. 210 (214, 216, 220) (222, 226, 234) (238, 242) sts

8.31.24 - Chart B updated.

9.7.24 - Underarm stitch counts updated.

9.10.24 - Body Row 1 updated. Please download a new copy of the pattern before beginning.

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Happy knitting!

Chandi

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