Express Line

> Express Line is a cozy version of a classic, > vintage-inspired cardigan! > > It’s a seamless knit and worked top > down, making it easy to customize the > body or sleeve length and put your own > spin on it. The clear, detailed > pattern comes with lots of > customization tips, too! > > It’s the perfect cardigan pattern to show off > variegated yarn, but is wonderful in > solids, too. > > You’ll love how quickly Express Line > knits up in super bulky yarn. The big, > bold stitches and simple stitch > pattern fly off the needles. > > It’s like knitting and wearing a great > big hug! **Sizing & Fit** Choose a size that is approx. 2” / 5 cm smaller to 1” / 2.5 cm larger than your full bust. Size up for a looser fit, if desired. 30.75 (33.75, 36.75, 40.75) \[43.75, 46.75, 48.75, 52.75\] (55.75, 59.75, 62.75)” / 78 (85.5, 93.5, 103.5) \[111, 118.5, 124, 134\] (141.5, 152, 159.5)cm Size is buttoned. Samples shown in size 33.75, with approx. 2” / 5cm negative ease at bust. Version 2 (cream) has sleeves and body lengthened slightly. [**Refer to schematic for full garment measurements.**][1] -- **Full yarn requirements** 375 (410, 460, 495) \[560, 590, 595, 635\] (680, 745, 780)yds / 345 (375, 425, 455) \[515, 540, 545, 585\] (625, 685, 715)m of super bulky weight yarn Test knitters also enjoyed playing with carrying multiple strands of yarn from different weights together. If you use 2 or more colors, you’ll get a lovely marled effect! -- **Yarn requirements in recommended yarn** Hedgehog Fibres Super Bulky (89yds / 81m per 5.25oz / 150g skein) – Sample shown in Piggy Bank (multicolor) or Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool (87yds / 79m per 7oz / 200g skein) – Sample shown in Glow Up Cream (off white with confetti flecks) 5 (5, 6, 6) \[7, 7, 7, 8\] (8, 9, 9) skeins -- **Yarn substitution ideas** All of the below are more budget-friendly options: -KnitPicks Alla Prima -KnitPicks Tuff Puff -KnitPicks Fluff of the Andes -Plymouth Encore Mega -Hobbii Umami -- **Gauge** 8 sts / 12 rows = 4” / 10cm in **Stitch Pattern** using 10mm (US 15) needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. -- **Notions** -5 – 7 approx. 1” / 2.5cm buttons -Stitch markers, including locking stitch markers -Scrap yarn, to place sts on hold -- **Techniques needed** cast on, bind off, knit in the round and flat, knit, purl, basic increases and decreases, picking up stitches. Reading a basic chart is optional, as stitch pattern is also written out. -- ***Pattern has been professionally tech edited by [Brambles and Bindweed][2].*** -- > **Want to see more?** Check out the **[#ExpressLineCardigan][3]** hashtag on Instagram. Tag your own projects too! > Follow me there > **[@tashacouldmakethat][4]** and **[find me on YouTube][5]**. > > **Want to hear more from me?** Sign up for **[my mailing list][6]**, for > updates on future knitting patterns, > test knits, videos, subscriber coupons and > more! [1]: https://tashacouldmakethat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ExpressLineCardiganPatternSchematicFile.pdf [2]: https://bramblesandbindweed.com/ [3]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/expresslinecardigan [4]: https://www.instagram.com/tashacouldmakethat [5]: https://www.youtube.com/@tashacouldmakethat [6]: http://eepurl.com/h9pBu9