Wabi Sabi Cardi

**ABOUT PATTERN** The Wabi Sabi Cardi is a modern and feminine take on the classic ‘’grandpa cardigan’’. This design comes with a loose fit, dropped shoulders, cropped length, extra long sleeves, fitted mock neck collar and interesting lateral braid details. The cardigan is worked seamlessly, from top down, on circular needles. A few German short rows are worked at the bottom of the back. **Level of difficulty: Intermediate** **SIZES** 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 **GARMENT MEASUREMENTS** Bust circumference: 126 (135) 144 (154) 166 (175) 185 (197) 206 cm [49.5 (53) 56.5 (60.5) 65.25) 67 (73) 77.5 (81) in] Recommended ease: 50 cm [19.5 in] of positive ease Schematic included in the last page of the pattern. **SUGGESTED YARN** 600 (650) 700 (750) 800 (850) 850 (900) 950 g Hamelton Tweed 2 by BC Garn, 60 m = 50 g, 5: Bulky // WPI: 7 **ADDITIONAL** 5 x 22-30 mm [⅞-1.2 in] buttons Measuring tape Stitch markers (5) Tapestry needle 6 mm [US J-10] crochet hook for the crochet cast on **GAUGE** Stockinette stitch using 6 mm needles: 13 sts x 18 rows = 10 x 10 [4 x 4 in] Worked flat and measured after blocking **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** 6 mm / 80 cm [US 10 / 32 in] or longer circular needles 5 mm / 80 cm [US 8 / 32 in] or longer circular needles 4 mm / 80 cm [US 6 / 32 in] or longer circular needles Happy knitting!