Torc Cardigan

The companion video workshop is [available here][1]. Get a [cardigan yarn kit here][2] or a [summer top kit here][3]. Simple knit and purl stitches are combined to create a delicate, textured stitch pattern for this cardigan. Inspired by gansey pattern stitches that are combined with a top down saddle shoulder seamless design with different sleeve options. **SIZES To Fit Actual Bust Circumference Up To:** 32.75 (35.75, 39, 42.25, 45.25, 48, 51, 54, 56.75, 61.25)” / 83 (91, 99, 107.5, 115, 122, 129.5, 137, 144, 155.5) cm *2-4” / 5-10 cm of positive ease recommended.* **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust Circumference:** 34.75 (37.75, 40.5, 44.25, 47.25, 50, 53, 56, 58.75, 63.25)” / 88.5 (96, 103, 112.5, 120, 127, 134.5, 142, 149, 160.5) cm buttoned *Size 37.75” / 96 cm modelled with 2.75” / 7 cm positive ease.* **Length from Back of Neck:** 22.5 (22.75, 23, 23.5, 23.75, 24.25, 24.75, 25.25, 25.5, 26)” / 57 (58, 58.5, 59.5, 60.5, 61.5, 62.5, 63, 64, 65) cm, not including neckband **YARN Long Sleeved Sample:** Stolen Stitches ‘Nua Sport’ (60% Merino, 20% Yak, 20% Linen; 153 yds / 140 m per 1.8 oz / 50 g); colour: Cerebellum (9817), **Long Sleeved:** 8 (8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12) skeins **Short Sleeved:** 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins **Short-Sleeved Sample:** BC Garn ‘Bio Balance’ (55% Organic Wool, 45% Organic Cotton; 246 yds / 225 m per 1.8 oz / 50 g) colour: Silver (11), **Long Sleeved:** 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins **Short Sleeved:** 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins **Approximate Yardage: Long Sleeved Version:** 1094 (1165, 1224, 1320, 1392, 1458, 1559, 1638, 1743, 1836) yds / 1001 (1066, 1120, 1208, 1273, 1334, 1426, 1498, 1595, 1680) m **Short Sleeved Version:** 746 (798, 856, 931, 990, 1051, 1115, 1181, 1261, 1351) yds / 682 (730, 783, 852, 906, 961, 1020, 1081, 1154, 1237) m **NEEDLES & NOTIONS** US size 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, 32” / 80 cm long (or longer for larger sizes) and 40” / 100 cm long for front edging US size 4 / 3.5 mm dpns if magic loop not used for sleeves *Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter's gauge is unique.* Tapestry needle, waste yarn, stitch markers, 6 buttons 0.75” / 20 mm diameter. **GAUGE** 22 sts and 33 rows/rnds = 4" / 10 cm in St St or Pattern blocked 22 sts and 36 rows/rnds = 4" / 10 cm in Garter Stitch blocked [1]: https://stolenstitches.com/products/project-workshop-torc-cardigan [2]: https://stolenstitches.com/products/torc-cardigan-yarn-kit [3]: https://stolenstitches.com/products/torc-top-yarn-kit