Natures Cardigan

The Natures Cardigan is a classic inspired design with dropped shoulders that create a loose and boxy shape. It has a folded neck and features oversized pockets. Sizes - XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL Finished Bust Circumference - 38 (41) 44 (48½) 51 (55) 61 (64½) 68½" 97 (104) 112 (123) 130 (140) 155 (164) 174 cm The Natures Cardigan has around 5-7”/13-18 cm of positive ease built into the pattern. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference of around 32 (34) 37 (42) 45 (49) 54 (58) 63"/81 (86) 94 (107) 114 (124) 137 (147) 160 cm (the final size of garment will be an additional 5-7”/13-18 cm). Length - 21¼ (21½) 21½ (24) 24 (24) 24¾ (24¾) 25" 54 (55) 55 (61) 61 (61) 63 (63) 64 cm (measured from mid back) Gauge - 19 sts and 28 rows = 4 x 4"/10 x 10 cm in stockinette, blocked. Tip: Make a "pocket swatch" - Pocket Section Needle Size - 4.5 mm (US Size 7) 16” and 32-40” circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge Yarn - Aran Weight - 949 (1125) 1332 (1452) 1530 (1653) 1798 (1875) 1925 yds 868 (1029) 1218 (1328) 1399 (1512) 1644 (1715) 1760 m 500 (600) 700 (700) 800 (800) 900 (900) 1000 g Suggested Yarn - Biches & Bûches Le Gros Lambswool (100 g = 210 yards) in colorway light brown 5 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) 9 (9) 10 skeins Buttons - XS (S) M - Five measuring 1" or 25 mm (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL - Six measuring 1" or 25 mm Notions - 6 stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn, row counter, crochet hook for picking up sts Techniques - Knitting flat, knitting in the round, long tail cast-on, knitted cast-on, decreasing, holding stitches, *picking up stitches*, *kitchener stitch*, buttonholes, *sewn tubular bind off*, wet blocking *Indicates linked video support* Additional video Support for the Natures Cardigan: Picking up sts along neckline Folded neck/cast-off at neckline Picking up sts for sleeves to work in the round Pocket placement Sewing pockets onto cardigan Securing buttonholes (optional) Schematic included.