Riggies Cardi

**CONSTRUCTION** This oversized, open-front garter stitch cardigan is worked flat in pieces from side to side. When worn, garter ridges are shown vertically. Short rows are used to shape the shoulders. Stitches are picked up along the individual front and back pieces for a garter rib hem. A visible Three Needle Bind Off is used along the shoulders, center back and side seams. Sleeve stitches are picked up and worked flat in garter stitch, ending with a garter rib cuff; sleeves are then seamed with mattress stitch. Stitches are picked up along the front body and back neck to work the neckband in garter rib which is finished with a narrow, rolled edge. Optional patch pockets finished with an I-Cord edge are worked and applied after garment completion. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3) **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Chest circumference: 49 (57½, 66)" / 124.5 (146, 167.5) cm Body length: 29¾ (32¼, 34½)" / 75.5 (82, 87.5) cm Side length from underarm: 14¼ (14¼,13¾)" / 36 (36, 35) cm Upper sleeve circumference: 13 (14¾, 17½)"  / 33 (37.5, 44.5) cm Sleeve length from underarm: 9 (9, 9)" / 23 (23, 23) cm Cross-back width: 24¾ (29, 33)" / 63 (73.5, 84.5) cm Front opening width: 3½ (5, 6½)" / 9 (12.5, 16.5) cm Designed to be worn with 10–20" / 25–50 cm of positive ease. This is a very oversized cardigan which can accommodate a wide range of body sizes. Check other measurements in size table when deciding which size to make, paying particular attention to the cross-back width. Also refer to Pattern Notes for places where size adjustments can be made. Model is wearing size 2 with 18" / 45.5 cm of positive ease. **MATERIALS** **Yarn** DK weight yarn in the approx. amount: 1550 (1800, 2100) yds / 1420 (1645, 1920) m Shown in: Jamieson’s of Shetland Double Knitting (100% Shetland wool, 82 yds / 75 m per 25 g) in shade Old Gold 19 (22, 26) balls **Needles** Ribbing: US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 24" / 60 cm and 40" / 100 cm length Main: US 8 / 5 mm circular needle, 32" / 80  ​cm length Finishing (for Three Needle Bind Off): 1 spare circular ribbing needle, 40" / 100 cm length for TNBO at back and sides, 1 spare circular main needle, 32" / 80 cm length for TNBO at shoulders and 1 needle one size larger than main needle **Notions** Stitch marker, waste yarn, tapestry needle **GAUGE** 17 sts & 34 rows = 4" / 10 cm over Garter Stitch worked flat using main needle, after blocking 19 sts & 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm over Garter Rib worked flat using ribbing needle, after blocking