Halibut Cardigan

The Halibut Cardigan pattern is an oversized layering piece that features bold stranded colorwork. The sweater is worked in the round from the bottom up and then worked flat for the upper back and fronts. The shoulders are joined using the grafting technique for a seamless look. Then stitches are picked up for the sleeves if making a cardigan or armhole cuffs for the vest. Finally, stitches are picked up along the fronts and back neck for the button band, and the front is steeked. This pattern is a variation of my Halibut series of designs and the fit is intended to be modern and comfortable for all. **SIZES** Measurements given are for the finished garment. This sweater is designed to fit with 8-12”/20.5-30.5 cm of positive ease at the chest. See Schematic on page 5 for full fit details. Chest Circumference: 1 (2, 3, 4){5, 6} 39.25 (46.75, 54.25, 61.75) (69.25, 76.25)” 99.5 (118.5, 138,157) (176, 195) cm **MATERIALS Yarn:** Peace Fleece Worsted (aran weight; 50% Navajo Rambouillet/30% Fine Wool/20% Mohair; 200 yards/183 meters per 4 oz skein) Colors used in sample: MC: Sheplova Mushroom CC: Palomino **Yardage:** Note - yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations and modification. MC: 791 (941, 1092, 1243) {1393, 1515} yards [723 (860, 998, 1136) {1273, 1385} meters] Skeins: 4, (5, 6, 7) {7, 8} CC: 161 (191, 222, 253) {285, 308} yards [147, 175, 203, 231) {261, 281} meters] Skeins: 1 (1, 2, 2) {2, 2} **Needles:** Note - needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge. Ribbing: US 6/4.0 mm Main: US 9/5.5 mm **Notions:** Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle, buttons (4 x 25 mm), row counter (optional) **GAUGE** 16 sts x 20 rounds/rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles in colorwork pattern and stockinette stitch, after blocking. 20 sts and 26 rounds/rows over 4”/ 10 cm on US 6 / 4.0 mm in ribbing pattern, after blocking. Note - You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.