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TULC (The Ultimate Lazy Cardigan)

Love a simple cardigan, but don’t love endlessly picking up stitches and working the button bands, just when you thought you were nearly finished? This ‘lazy’ cardigan could be just the project for you. Worked from the neckband down to the hem in one go, TULC features integrated vertical button bands - so that once you are done knitting, you are well and truly done.



That being said, there is nothing lazy about this cardigan’s design. The well-considered short row shaping creates an elegantly rounded neckline, while the twisted rib ensures the button bands are tidy and firm. The yoke construction creates the look and fit of tailored set-in sleeves, but is worked seamlessly. Uncomplicated and intuitive, TULC is a satisfying project that is sure to result in a wearable wardrobe staple.

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MATERIALS & INFORMATION

SIZE 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
measures as follows around chest circumference -
87.5cm/ 35” (93.5cm/ 37.5”, 100cm/ 40”, 108.5cm/ 43.25”, 119cm/ 47.5”, 127.5cm/ 51”, 136cm/ 54.25”, 144cm/ 57.75”, 152.5cm/ 61”, 161cm/ 64.5”)

Recommended be worn with 5cm/ 2”- 10cm/4” of ease.
Pattern includes a schematic with measurements.
Half-sizes can be achieved by altering gauge (instructions provided in pattern)

YARN

designed with Höner och Eir Nutiden, held double
suitable for DK to Aran weight yarns,
approximately 160-200m/ 175/220y per 100g/ 3.5oz

project requires 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8) 100g/3.5oz skeins

(Note: the amounts above assume standard yarn; subtract 1 skein/ 100g if using Nutiden yarn)

GAUGE
19 sts x 25 rows = 10cm/4” x 10cm/ 4” in stockinette
for main fabric

23 sts x 30 rows = 10cm/4” x 10cm/ 4” in half-twist rib
for neckband and cuffs

NEEDLES
Needle A: circular needle, 4mm (US 6) in diameter,
or as needed to meet gauge for main fabric

Needle B: circular needle, 3mm (US 3) in diameter,
or as needed to meet gauge for neckband and cuffs


NOTIONS

removable stitch markers, measuring tape, scrap yarn,
tapestry needle, 8 buttons (15mm in diameter)



SPECIAL TECHNIQUES 

provisional cast-on, twisted sts, short rows 


CONSTRUCTION
This cardigan is worked seamlessly, from the top down, with short row neckline shaping, contiguous shoulder construction, and integrated button bands. Shaping options are provided for a straight bodice, A-line bodice, cropped and tapered bodice, and hourglass bodice.

SAMPLE INFO.
Sample shown is a Size 3, with A-Line bodice, worn with 10cm/ 4” of ease around the chest. Knitted with Höner och Eir Nutiden, held double, in the Juni colourway.