Description
This spring/summer weight drop shoulder cardigan is worked from the bottom up in a worsted weight cotton. It is designed to be oversized with about 20 cm of ease. If you are in between sizes, choose to size up or down based on your ideal fit: for a more fitted look choose the smaller size, or for a more oversized look choose the larger size. The yellow sweater on the model is size small, and the cream a size medium.
It is worked seamlessly from the bottom up, then split for the sleeves. Shoulders are seamed using the 3-needle bind off. The neck and sleeves are picked up and knit off the body. The buttonholes are added once the cardigan is finished.
Size Chart
SIZE / BUST / FINISHED BUST / LENGTH
XS | 29.5–33.5" (75–85 cm) | 39.5" (100 cm) | 16.5" (42 cm)
S | 33.5–37.5" (85–95 cm) | 43.25" (110 cm) | 17.5" (45 cm)
M | 37.5–41.25" (95–105 cm) | 47.25" (120 cm) | 18.5" (47 cm)
L | 41.25–45.25" (105–115 cm)| 51.25" (130 cm) | 19.5" (50 cm)
XL | 45.25–49.25" (115–125 cm)| 55" (140 cm) | 20" (51 cm)
Gauge
4″ × 4″ (10 × 10 cm) = 18 sts × 26 rows in stockinette on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles
Materials
Yarn: 550 (610) 680 (750) 830 g Nifty Cotton (100 g = 185 yards / ~169 m)
Needles: 3.75 mm (US 5) for sleeve cuff ribbing; 4.5 mm (US 7) for body
Notions: Stitch markers (at least 4, including removable), tapestry needle, 4 40L buttons (or other chosen number and size)
Skills
• Knit and purl
• 3-needle bind off
• Picking up stitches
Video Tutorials
• Buttonholes: https://www.eatyourfiber.ca/learn/v/afterthought-buttonholes
• 3-needle bind off: https://www.eatyourfiber.ca/learn/v/three-needle-bind-off
• Purl two together through the back loop (p2togtbl): https://www.eatyourfiber.ca/learn/v/purl-two-together-through-the-back-look-p2togtbl
Description
This spring/summer weight drop shoulder cardigan is worked from the bottom up in a worsted weight cotton. It is designed to be oversized with about 20 cm of ease. If you are in between sizes, choose to size up or down based on your ideal fit: for a more fitted look choose the smaller size, or for a more oversized look choose the larger size. The yellow sweater on the model is size small, and the cream a size medium.
It is worked seamlessly from the bottom up, then split for the sleeves. Shoulders are seamed using the 3-needle bind off. The neck and sleeves are picked up and knit off the body. The buttonholes are added once the cardigan is finished.
Size Chart
SIZE / BUST / FINISHED BUST / LENGTH
XS | 29.5–33.5" (75–85 cm) | 39.5" (100 cm) | 16.5" (42 cm)
S | 33.5–37.5" (85–95 cm) | 43.25" (110 cm) | 17.5" (45 cm)
M | 37.5–41.25" (95–105 cm) | 47.25" (120 cm) | 18.5" (47 cm)
L | 41.25–45.25" (105–115 cm)| 51.25" (130 cm) | 19.5" (50 cm)
XL | 45.25–49.25" (115–125 cm)| 55" (140 cm) | 20" (51 cm)
Gauge
4″ × 4″ (10 × 10 cm) = 18 sts × 26 rows in stockinette on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles
Materials
Yarn: 550 (610) 680 (750) 830 g Nifty Cotton (100 g = 185 yards / ~169 m)
Needles: 3.75 mm (US 5) for sleeve cuff ribbing; 4.5 mm (US 7) for body
Notions: Stitch markers (at least 4, including removable), tapestry needle, 4 40L buttons (or other chosen number and size)
Skills
• Knit and purl
• 3-needle bind off
• Picking up stitches
Video Tutorials
• Buttonholes: https://www.eatyourfiber.ca/learn/v/afterthought-buttonholes
• 3-needle bind off: https://www.eatyourfiber.ca/learn/v/three-needle-bind-off
• Purl two together through the back loop (p2togtbl): https://www.eatyourfiber.ca/learn/v/purl-two-together-through-the-back-look-p2togtbl
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