Retreat
Relax in this boxy, oversized, drop-sleeve cardigan. You'll find the project a respite while you're working it and each time you wear it as your favorite wardrobe addition. Sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down and features simple asymmetric textured detailing on Back that effortlessly flows into the hem. Sleeve cuffs are overly long for folding and pattern includes notes on customizing the length of your sweater, including how to calculate additional yardage required for extra length. Cardigan is shown in Size 3 with approximately 21"/53.5 cm positive ease; recommended ease is 18-22"/45.5-56 cm and To Fit sizing is provided. An extensive number of sizing options are provided to create your dreamiest fit. Pattern is written for adventurous beginning knitters.
Size: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)[6, 7, 8](9, 10, 11)[12, 13, 14]
to fit chest: 30.75 (33.75, 36.75, 39.75, 42.75)[45.75, 48.75, 51.75](54.75, 57.75, 60.75)[63.75, 66.75, 69.75]"/78 (85.5, 93.5, 101, 108.5)[116, 124, 131.5](139, 146.5, 154.5)[162, 169.5, 177] cm
actual finished Chest: 50.75 (53.75, 56.75, 59.75, 62.75)[65.75, 68.75, 71.75](74.75, 77.75, 80.75)[83.75, 86.75, 89.75]"/129 (136.5, 144, 152, 159.5)[167, 174.5, 182](190, 197.5, 205)[212.5, 220.5, 228] cm
Gauge: 16 sts and 25 rows per 4"/10 cm in stockinette holding both yarns together on larger needles
Yarn:
1000 (1050, 1150, 1200, 1300)[1350, 1400, 1500](1550, 1650, 1700)[1800, 1850, 1900] yards/915 (960, 1050, 1095, 1190)[1235, 1280, 1370](1415, 1510, 1555)[1645, 1690, 1735] meters Fingering Weight Yarn held with an addtl 875 (950, 1000, 1050, 1150)[1200, 1250, 1300](1400, 1450, 1500)[1550, 1650, 1650] yards/800 (870, 915, 960, 1050)[1095, 1145, 1190](1280, 1325, 1370)[1415, 1510, 1510] meters Lace Weight Yarn
For pockets, add 45 (45, 50, 50,55)[55, 60, 60, 60](60, 60, 65)[65, 65] yards/ 40 (40, 45, 45, 50)[50, 55, 55](55, 55, 55)[60, 60, 60] meters of each yarn
Tools: Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles in length comfortable for working actual Finished Chest, 16" (40 cm) circular needles & set of DPNs, Size 6 (4 mm) 40" (100 cm) circular needles & set of DPNs, crochet hook suitable for provisional CO, removable stitch markers, scrap yarn for provisional cast on, tapestry needle
