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The Shepherdess cardigan is a simple beauty designed to showcase the wool spun from my own beloved flock of Finnsheep. Designed with clean lines and an elegant fit, Shepherdess highlights the beauty of the Finnsheep yarn. Finnsheep fiber is silky and lustrous and is stunning shown off in a simple pattern that lets its unique qualities shine.

Knit from the top down with raglan shaping, Shepherdess has V neckline shaping paired with a wider buttonband. The sleeves have a slight amount of volume give you space for layering without being too bulky to be worn under coats. A snug cuff keeps out of the way while creating a gentle poet sleeve effect.

SIZES
(36, 38.5, 40.5, 42.75) (45.5, 48, 50.5, 52.5) (55.5, 58, 60, 62.5)

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference: (36, 38.5, 40.5, 42.75) (45.5, 48, 50.5, 52.5) (55.5, 58, 60, 62.5) inches / (90, 96.5, 101.5, 107) (114, 120, 126.5, 131.5) (139, 145, 150, 156.5) cm

Intended to be worn with 2 – 4 inches / 5 – 10 cm positive ease.

YARN
(5, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 9) skeins Lost River Homestead Finnsheep Yarn.

Or (987, 1062, 1120, 1211) (1312, 1398, 1498, 1570) (1698, 1791, 1880, 1980) yards / (903, 972, 1025, 1108) (1200, 1279, 1370, 1436) (1553, 1638, 1720, 1811) meters worsted weight yarn.

NEEDLES
One 32-inch (80 cm) US size 7 (4.5 mm) (or size needed to obtain gauge), and one 32-inch (80 cm) US size 5 (3.75 mm) (or two whole sizes smaller than gauge needle) circular knitting needles

Note: Larger sizes may want a longer cable.

NOTIONS
Eight stitch markers, waste yarn, a tapestry needle, and 6 - 20 mm / 3/4” buttons. Note: You will need more buttons if you add length to the body.

GAUGE
20 stitches and 30 rows / rounds = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on US size 7 (4.5 mm) needles.

SKILL LEVEL & SKILLS REQ’D
Easy +

Increasing (m1L, m1R), decreasing (k2tog, ssk).