Morchella Cardigan

This cardigan is nearly as simple as it gets. Cartridge rib, despite the look and name, requires no purl stitches when worked flat, and alternating slipped stitches make for a meditative, easy knit. An excellent candidate for a first garment knit, or for the knitter who enjoys straightforward, uncomplicated knitting. **Finished Measurements** Sizes: A (B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K) Bust: 37¾ (40¾, 43¾, 46¾, 50, 53, 56, 59, 62, 65¼, 68¼)” / 96 (103.5, 111, 118.5, 127, 134.5, 142, 150, 157.5, 165.5, 173.5) cm, with 6 - 8″ / 15.5 - 25.5 cm of positive ease. Model is wearing the 40¾" / 103.5 cm size, with approx 7" / 17.5 cm of positive ease **Yarn** Harrisville Shear: CVM / Romeldale (dk weight) 100% CVM & Romeldale wool 320 yards per 100 g skein Shown in Warm Silver 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins, or 1521 (1652, 1767, 1899, 2026, 2163, 2303, 2492, 2718, 2919, 3077) yds of dk weight yarn. **Needles** US 7 (4.50 mm): 32” or longer circ. US 4 (3.50 mm): 24” circ. or straights **Gauge** 21 sts and 39 rows = 4” / 10 cm in cartridge belt rib stitch pattern on larger needle, after gently wet-blocking 20 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette on smaller needle, after gently wet-blocking. **Notions** Stitch markers Tapestry needle 4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) buttons, 3⁄4” / 19 mm in size Sewing needle and matching thread for buttons