Maris Cardigan

Introducing the Maris Cardigan, a warm and cozy addition to your wardrobe! This elegant cardigan features a scalloped neckline and an eye-catching circular yoke adorned with intricate lace and twisted stitches. The body of the cardigan is worked in simple stockinette, providing a lovely contrast to the detailed yoke. With two yoke depth options and a seamless top-down construction, this pattern is easily adaptable to any preferred length. Plus, it is a pretty quick knit with a worsted/medium yarn weight, making it perfect for knitters looking to create a versatile and stylish garment in no time. The range of ease across all the sizes is 21.5–24.5 cm/8.5-9.75". The picture shows size 3 with 22.5 cm/9”of positive ease and long yoke version. YARN: CASCADE 220 HEATHERS by Cascade Yarns, worsted/medium weight (100% Peruvian Highland Wool), 200 m/220 yds in 100 Gr. Grams: 485 (515, 550, 605, 640) (685, 730, 785, 825) Meters: 970 (1030, 1100, 1210, 1280) (1370, 1460, 1570, 1650) Yards: 1065 (1135, 1210, 1330, 1410) (1505, 1605, 1725, 1815) I used color No. 9452 Summer Sky Heather NEEDLES: • 3 mm/U.S. size 2.5 80 cm/32” circular needles • 3.5 mm/U.S. size 4 80 cm/32” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge • 3.5 mm/U.S. size 4 double pointed needles or your preferred needles for knitting small circumference in the round (sleeves) NOTIONS: • stitch holders or waste yarn • markers for chart sections • tapestry needle for tubular bind off and to weave in ends • buttons (7 pcs., diameter ca. 1.5 cm/0.60“) GAUGE: 20 sts/26 Rows = 10 cm/4” square in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm/U.S. size 4 needles after blocking SIZES: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) 70 (80, 90, 100, 110) (120, 130, 140, 150) cm/28 (32, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60)" FINISHED CHEST MEASUREMENT (BUTTONED): 94.5 (101.5, 112.5, 122.5, 132.5) (142.5, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5) cm/37.75 (40.5, 45, 49, 53) (57, 61, 65, 69)" PATTERN NOTES: • The cardigan is worked flat, in one piece from the top down. • You start with the round yoke work according to charts, then you separate for body and sleeves, work short rows to add height to the upper back thus shaping the neckline, • After that, you work the body flat and sleeves in the round. • The buttonband is worked together with the body, so you only will have to attach buttons and weave in ends after knitting, no additional work is needed. SKILLS REQUIRED: • basics (cast on/bind off, knit/purl, increase/decrease) • Italian tubular cast on and bind off (written instructions with link to video tutorial are provided) • short rows • working in the round • working from a chart (written instructions to charts are also provided)