The San Francesco Cardigan showcases a stunning allover diamond-cable pattern reminiscent of climbing vines on old buildings. Oversized and slightly cropped, this sweater is a knockout piece that pairs perfectly with a black skirt or jeans.

DIFFICULTY Intermediate
FINISHED SIZE 40 (45, 50, 55½, 60½, 65½)“ circumference at underarm. Cardigan shown measures 40”; modeled with 6½” of positive ease.
YARN Plymouth Yarn Homestead (100% wool; 191 yd / 3½ oz): #0009 brick, 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.

YARNWEIGHT 4

NEEDLES Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 32” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook for provisional CO; waste yarn for provisional CO; stitch holders; spare size 6 (4 mm) or smaller 32” cir needle; tapestry needle.
GAUGE 22 sts and 26 rows = 4” in cable patt on larger needle.