Port Cardigan

The Port Cardigan is a classic silhouette. The subtle details, like the ribbed armholes and tapered sleeves, add a touch of sophistication, while the neck shaping ensures a flattering fit. The cardigan is worked from the top down. Sizes - XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) Finished Bust Circumference - 39 (41) 42¾ (44¾) 48½ (51½) 54¾ (58½) 61½ (65)" {97.5 (102.5) 107 (112) 121.5 (129) 137 (146) 154 (162.5) cm} The Port Cardigan has around 8½-9" {21-22.5 cm} of positive ease for sizes XS-M and gradually less positive ease for sizes L-5XL. Sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) correspond to a bust circumference of 30 (32) 34 (36) 40 (45) 48 (52) 56 (60)" {76 (81) 86 (91.5) 101.5 (114) 122 (132) 142 (152.5) cm}. For example: If you measure a 34" {86 cm} bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 42¾" {107 cm}. Sample shown modeled is 5' 2" {157 cm} tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 8¾" {22 cm} positive ease. Gauge - 21 sts and 28 rows = 4 x 4" {10 x 10 cm} in stockinette st worked flat on 4.5 mm (US Size 7) needles, blocked Needle Size - 4.5 mm (US Size 7) 16" and 32-40" circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge 3.75 mm (US Size 5) 16" and 32-40" circular needles, or two sizes down from main needles Yarn - Heavy Fingering Weight - 960 (1200) 1200 (1200) 1440 (1440) 1680 (1680) 1920 (1920) yds 880 (1100) 1100 (1100) 1320 (1320) 1540 (1540) 1760 (1760) m 200 (250) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) g Lace Weight - 984 (1230) 1230 (1230) 1476 (1476) 1722 (1722) 1968 (1968) yds 900 (1125) 1125 (1125) 1350 (1350) 1575 (1575) 1800 (1800) m 100 (125) 125 (125) 150 (150) 175 (175) 200 (200) g Suggested Yarn - Wooldreamers Saona (50% Merino & Manchega Wool + 50% Andalusian Cotton, 50 g = 240 yds) in colorway Page 149, 4 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) skeins held together with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% Kid Mohair & 30% Silk, 25 g = 246 yds) in colorway Wheat, 4 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) skeins. Buttons - Six Notions - 5 removable stitch markers; scrap yarn or extra cables; tapestry needle; row counter (optional) Techniques - Knitting flat, knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on, *backwards loop cast-on*, increasing, decreasing, *German Short Rows*, holding stitches, *picking up stitches*, *Italian bind-off*, *buttonholes*, wet blocking. *Indicates linked video support* Schematic included.