There and Back Again cardigan

> Enjoy 15% off There and Back Again > Cardigan and Slippers patterns until > EOD 4th of August 2024 (Dublin time). No > code needed! THERE AND BACK AGAIN CARDIGAN is a round yoke cardigan with a top-down construction, worked flat. The cardigan features a simple elongated stitch motif around the yoke, and a similar motif running along the button band and sides of the cardigan. Starting with casting on for the yoke, this cardigan is worked seamlessly top down, using short rows to shape the neckline. After the yoke, the body and sleeves are separated while casting on stitches for the underarms, and then the body is worked flat while the sleeve are worked in the round. SIZING The measurements listed below are for the final cardigan after washing and blocking, with button band closed. The pattern comes in 9 sizes (1, 2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9) with finished cardigan bust circumference measuring (85, 93.5, 102) (110.5, 123, 131.5) (140, 152.5, 160) cm / (34, 37.5, 40.75) (44.25, 49.25, 52.5) (56, 61, 64) inches and is meant to be worn with a positive ease of 15 - 30 cm / 6 - 12 inches at the bust YARN Dehesa la Rinconada from Wooldreamers, 3 ply woolen spun 100% Spanish organic merino wool, 100 grams - 230 meters / 252 yards. The sample is made with col. Mostaza - Granito YARN SUBSTITUTION Other DK yarn to achieve gauge YARDAGE (812, 897, 981) (1066, 1192, 1277) (1361, 1488, 1561) meters / (889, 981, 1073) (1166, 1304, 1397) (1489, 1628, 1708) yards Yardage includes extra yarn for swatching. Please note that your yarn consumption will depend on your yarn choice, gauge, the length of your finished garment and any other alterations you might make to the pattern GAUGE 19 sts / 28 rows per 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette flat and in the round on size B needles NEEDLES • Size A Circular needles - 3 mm (US 2.5) for ribbing • Size B Circular needles - 4 mm (US 6) or other to achieve gauge in stockinette flat and in the round Please note that needle size is just a suggestion, you might need to change the size of your needles to achieve gauge NOTIONS Smooth waste yarn, tapestry needle, measuring tape, 6 stitch markers, removable progress keeper (marker), row counter, scissors, cable needle (optional) TECHNIQUES USED Long tail cast on Knit / purl Knitting flat and in the round Short rows Knit increases and decreses Elongated stitches (explained in the pattern) Cables Picking up stitches for ribbing One row button holes Tubular bind off