Paintbox Cardigan

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Paintbox CardiganDesigned by Rachel BrockmanThe Paintbox Cardigan is a plump and plush layering piece you will live in during autumn and winter. It features color blocking, bishop sleeves, and a cozy shawl collar. Knit in Be Wool, this is a garment that works up satisfyingly fast.SIZESExtra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)Shown in Small size with approx. 4” of positive ease.FINISHED MEASUREMENTSBust (with fronts overlapping): 34 (38, 42, 46, 49, 53, 57, 60, 64)”Length: 19 (19½, 20¼, 21½, 21½, 22¼, 23½, 24¼, 24¼)”MATERIALSUniversal Yarn Be Wool (60% acrylic, 40% wool; 200g/94 yds)• 107 Morelle (A) – 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) balls• 110 Strawberry (B) – 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) balls• 113 Blue Thistle (C) – 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) ballsNeedles: US Size 17 (12 mm) set of dpns, 32” circular or longer or size needed to obtain gaugeUS Size 15 (10 mm) set of dpns, 32” circular or longerNotions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarnGAUGE8 sts x 12 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch (St st) with larger ndlSave time, check your gauge.PATTERN NOTESThis cardigan is knit seamlessly from the top down. The body and sleeves are separated at the underarm. Stitches for the neck band are picked up and worked flat. Short rows are used to create a shawl collar.When working m1L or m1R on wrong side rows, be sure to purl these increased stitches (see Abbreviations list for instructions). Show more