Fernwood Cardigan

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- **<h1>Pattern Details</h1>** --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The Fernwood Cardigan is a comfortably oversized sweater with a deep v-neckline and raglan shaping. It is worked from the top down in super bulky yarn and a wonderfully textured double moss stitch. With an extra long body, roomy sleeves, and patch pockets, this cardigan is the perfect layer to cozy up in.* **Yarn** Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool 106yds/97m per 6oz/170g skein OR any super bulky weight yarn to meet gauge *Sample shown in Fisherman 99* 474 (504, 529, 555, 578, 610, 623, 637, 663, 696, 696, 736, 763, 791, 826, 854, 934, 962) yards 433 (461, 484, 508, 529, 558, 570, 583, 607, 637, 637, 673, 698, 724, 756, 782, 854, 881) meters **Needles** US 15 / 10 mm circ, 32"/80cm or 40"/100cm *(for body)* US 15 / 10 mm dpns or long circ for magic loop *(for sleeves)* US 13 / 9 mm dpns or long circ for magic loop *(for cuffs)* US 13 / 9 mm circ, 32"/80cm or 40"/100cm *(for buttonband + hem)* **Notions** Stitch markers — 4 Removable stitch markers — 2 Waste yarn Yarn needle Buttons (13/8"/35mm diameter) — 5 **Gauge** 8.75 sts and 12 rows = 4"/10cm in Double Moss st on larger needles (blocked) 9.25 sts and 12.5 rows = 4"/10cm in Double Moss st on larger needles (unblocked) **Sizes** *To fit Bust:* 28 (30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62)" 71 (76, 81.5, 86.5, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 112, 117, 122, 127, 132, 137, 142, 147.5, 152.5, 157.5) cm **Finished Measurements** 34 ½ (36 ¼, 38 ¼, 40, 41 ¾, 43 ¾, 45 ½, 47 ¼, 49 ¼, 51, 52 ¾, 56 ½, 58 ¼, 60, 62, 63 ¾, 65 ½, 67 ½) inch bust 87.5 (92, 97, 101.5, 106, 111, 115.5, 120, 125, 129.5, 134, 143.5, 148, 152.5, 157.5, 162, 166.5, 171.5) centimeter bust *Sample garment photographed is size 34"/86.5cm worn with 6"/15cm of positive ease. Model has a 34"/86.5cm bust and is 5'3"/160cm tall.* #sizeinclusive > **STAY CONNECTED** > > I'd love to see your knitting! Tag me > on Instagram **[@janerichmond][1]** > with your progress. Share this project > on social media using hashtag > **[#FernwoodCardigan][2]** > > Find this pattern and more on my > **[website][3]**. Want to hear about new patterns when they are released? > Subscribe to my newsletter > **[here][4]**. ***Yarn Substitutions*** I've posted a list of alternative yarns which I swatched multi-stranded in preparation for our knit-along, see the complete list **[here][5]**. ***Yardage Calculations*** To assist in calculating yardage for yarn substitutions I created a calculator (you'll need a scale and enough yarn to make a swatch). I’ve posted it **[here][6]** for others to use. [1]: https://www.instagram.com/janerichmond/ [2]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/fernwoodcardigan/ [3]: https://janerichmond.com/ [4]: https://mailchi.mp/49ab755bc467/janerichmond [5]: https://janerichmond.com/blogs/blog/fernwood-cardigan-yarn-substitutions [6]: https://janerichmond.com/blogs/blog/fernwood-cardigan-calculating-yardage-for-substitute-yarns