Ashby Cardigan

***2nd Place (Red Ribbon) winner at Iowa State Fair*** Enjoy the Ashby Cardigan's cozy shawl collar as the front panels drape to flatter every form. Striking cables in the sleeves and back draw attention to their intricate allure. The sleeve shaping gives a more fitted look, while generous upper arms allow movement. A timeless piece for all genders. ***Construction*** Pieces are knitted bottom-up in flat and then sewn together. The collar is knitted by picking up stitches at front panels and back neck edge, working in German Short Rows. Wet blocking is highly recommended. ***Measurements and Sizes*** Finished circumference at chest, buttoned: 43½ (47, 50½, 54, 58½, 62)” [110.5 (119.5, 128.25, 137, 148.5, 157.5) cm] Intended ease: + 6-8” (For example, size 47” will fit a person with chest circumference of 39-41”) ***Supplies*** -Yarn weight: Worsted (Shelter by Brooklyn Tweed) -Yarn Yardage: 1540 (1680, 1890, 2150, 2300, 2440) yards 1408 (1536, 1728, 1966, 2103, 2231) m -Needles: US 7 (circular, 32”) for Main Fabric US 5 (circular, 40”) for Ribbing and Shawl Collar -Others: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable needle (optional), small amount of sock yarn in a similar color for seaming, 4~5 buttons ***Gauge*** 18 sts x 30 rows = 4” in Moss Stitch with US 7 needles ***Video/written Tutorials for techniques used*** German Short Rows One-row button hole cable knitting without cable needles Sloped Bind-off Mattress stitch for sewing pieces together pick up and knit