Featherweight Cardigan

A light, effortless cardigan you’ll wear with everything. Featherweight is a classic top-down cardigan knit in airy fingering-weight yarn, perfect for layering in any season. With clean lines, simple construction, and a customizable fit, it’s a wardrobe staple for every knitter! **Why knit Featherweight?** - Lightweight & versatile — ideal for transitional weather or year-round layering - Seamless top-down construction — easy to try on as you go - Beginner-friendly shaping — approachable for newer sweater knitters - Endlessly customizable — crop it, lengthen it, knit it in neutrals or hand-dyed colorways - Minimalist design — pairs with everything from jeans to summer dresses **Skills Needed** -Knit & purl -Simple increases -Knitting in the round -Picking up stitches (minimal) **Yarn** Fingering-weight yarn with good drape. This design shines in soft wool blends, merino singles, or rustic, lightweight wool. Use a solid or heathered yarn for a classic look, or go bold with hand-dyed color. If this is your first cardigan, Featherweight is a great choice! **finished measurements** Bust: 32 (35.25, 38.75, 42, 45.25)[48.75, 52, 55.25, 58.75, 62]” **yarn** 2 (3, 3, 4, 4)[5, 5, 6, 6, 7] skeins Malabrigo Lace (100% Baby Merino Wool; 50g; 470 yds) in Frank Ochre OR 4 (4, 5, 6, 6)[7, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins Quince & Co. Tern in Boothbay Blue OR 800 (875, 1100, 1200, 1300)[1500, 1700, 1900, 2100, 2200) yds of lace or fingering weight yarn.