After The Storm Cardigan

This is a super cozy, oversized cardigan with roomy sleeves that will fit over any t-shirt or long sleeved top comfortably. With classic single row stripes, it is a great stash buster! It is worked seamlessly from the top down in stockinette stitch with dropped shoulders. There is minimal shaping using invisible increases and German short-rows. **Sizes:** Chest/Bust Circumference: (1, 2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8) = (36, 42, 48, 54) (60, 66, 72, 78)” ; (91.5, 107, 122, 137) (153, 167.5, 183, 198) cm around, after final blocking. Intended Ease: 12-14”/ 30.5 - 36 cm larger than actual chest circumference. Pictures show size 3 with 14”/ 36 cm of positive ease. Models full bust measurement is 34”/ 86 cm. **Materials :** Yarn: Ulysse from De Rerum Natura; Sport weight: 202 yards [185 m] per 50 gram ball. This yarn is a woolen spun 2 ply non-superwash merino wool. Main Colour: Approx. (1212, 1414, 1616, 1818) (2020, 2222, 2424, 2626) yds. Approx. (1110, 1295, 1480, 1665) (1850, 2035, 2220, 2405) m. 6 Contrast Colours: Approx (10, 15, 20, 25) (30, 35, 40, 45) yds of each. Approx (9, 13.5, 18, 23) (27.5, 32, 36.6, 41) m of each. Your CC2 will use a little less as it is not used in the sleeves. Needles Body: US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle Body Ribbing: US 2.5 / 3 mm circular needle Cuff Ribbing: US 1.5 / 2.5 mm circular needle Notions 2 removable pins (safety pins or light bulb pins work great), stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders (waste yarn is an excellent substitute). **Gauge** 22 stitches x 34 rows = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) in St st, worked flat, using needle size for the body. Measurements should be taken after the swatch has been blocked. The pattern can also be purchased over at [Crafty That Way][1] on Etsy for those who cannot use PayPal. [1]: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/CraftyThatWay