Classy Cardi

This cardigan is a cosy and simple yet refined layering piece with a relaxed fit and two patch pockets at the front, perfect for any occasion. Tag any pictures you share on social media with #classycardi. Every stitch and technique used has a link to a video demo on YouTube. Detailed schematic and measurement table is included.

Gauge

Stockinette stitch after blocking

Yardage

• 1140 (1260, 1350, 1470) ((1560, 1680, 1790)) 1910m of each

• 1250 (1380, 1480, 1610) ((1710, 1840, 1960)) 2090yds of each

Yarn in Sample

Yarn used in sample (size S) is 3 skeins of West Green Loft Yarns WGLY Wisp (78/22% Kid mohair and Silk, 420m / 50g), 1 skein of The Yarn Collective Portland lace (100% Merino Wool, 860m/100g), 1 skein of Madeline Tosh Prairie (100% wool, 768m/100g)

Needles

• 4mm (US 6) circulars 60cm/24”

Notions

Stitch markers, row counter, scissors, tape measure, stitch holders, contrasting scrap yarn, tapestry needle.

Techniques

Cable cast-on, twisted stitches, knitting in the round, lifted increases.

Notes

The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top-down, starting with the neckband at the centre of the back. When half of the neckband length is achieved, live stitches are put on hold and stitches for the other half are picked up at the cast-on edge to work the other direction. Stitches are picked up along the side of the neckband and joined with live stitches already on the needles and on hold. Raglan increases are worked to the underarm. Body and sleeves are separated and the body is worked flat down to the hem. Sleeves are worked in the round from underarm to the cuffs with decreases. Lastly, both pockets are knitted on.