Quick Sand

*You automatically receive a 20% discount if you purchase 4 or more patterns from my Ravelry Shop at the same time (add them all to your cart before you check out!)* A sleek, minimalist design that lets the yarn shine! To the discerning eye of a knitter it will be apparent that the shaping is achieved through elegantly placed lifted increases throughout the yoke and carried down the back. A few short rows are used to make the front sections a touch shorter than the back. Altogether, the result is a simple and wearable cardigan. It is worked from the top down, entirely seamlessly. The instructions comprise only a few repetitive elements, so it's easy to find your knitting rhythm. Suitable for a knitter with some experience with top down knitting. It works best in a yarn that has some drape. If made in linen, it will take you through summer; if made in wool or alpaca, it will be equally wearable in cooler months. Intended to fit with 0-3½ inches (0-8 cm) of positive ease. *If you are looking for lighter weight version of a similar design [Fine Sand][1] is knit in DK yarn at a gauge of 22 sts per 10 cm.* Yarn requirements m / yds (skeins of Kestrel; shown in colour 'Sand'): XS - 490 m / 535 yds (8) S - 560 m / 610 yds (9) M1 - 610 m / 665 yds (9) M2 - 690 m / 755 yds (10) L - 780 m / 850 yds (12) XL - 835 m / 910 yds (13) XXL - 910 m / 995 yds (14) Some yarn substitutes to consider are: [Garnstudio Bomull-Lin][2] [Rowan Summer Tweed][3] [Shibui Heichi][4] [Diamond Luxury Collection Baby Alpaca][5] [1]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fine-sand [2]: http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/garnstudio-drops-bomull-lin [3]: http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/rowan-summer-tweed [4]: http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/shibui-knits-heichi [5]: http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/diamond-luxury-collection-baby-alpaca-sport