This sweater was inspired by my childhood and weekends spent in northern Michigan on the sand dunes. It is my favorite cardigan for layering and keeping warm all Autumn and Winter long! This sweater is worked flat from the top down, seamlessly, except for the sleeves which are knit in the round. SIZES1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7) FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE35 (39, 43, 47)(51, 55, 59)”89 (99, 109, 119.5)(129.5, 140, 150) cmThis sweater is intended to be worn with approximately 5”/13 cm positive ease. There are notes in the pattern to help with picking the size best suited for you! YARNWorsted Weight in 4 colorsColor A (Main Color) - 565 (620, 680, 770)(835, 930, 1000) g980 (1075, 1185, 1335)(1455, 1620, 1740) ydsContrast Colors B, C & D - 50g/150 yds each SUGGESTED NEEDLESMain Fabric: US 8/5 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)Ribbing: US 7/4.5 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting.(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, and size down one for ribbing.) NOTIONSStitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapesty needle, scissors GAUGE18.5 sts & 26 rows = 4”/10 cmMeasured over stockinette stitch knit flat, after blocking. TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE INCasting OnBackwards Loop Cast OnUntwisted M1Short RowsJeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind OffStranded Color WorkColorwork from a ChartIncreasingDecreasingTop Down, Seamless sweater knittingRibbingKnittingPurlingKnitting FlatKnitting in the RoundPicking up Stitches
