Fidalgo Cardigan

The Fidalgo Cardigan is a top down drop-shoulder cardigan with an all-over broken rib pattern throughout. The back neckband is worked first, and then the upper back is picked up from the worked collar sts. The back yoke is then worked to desired armhole length and put on hold, to then pick up shoulder sts and work both right and left front panels, while working the button band at the same time. Once desired armhole length is reached, all panels are joined and worked together flat. **This pattern has been tech edited and tested.** **SIZES & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) 10, 11, 12 Finished Bust Circumference: 32.5 (35.5, 39, 42.5, 45.5) (49, 52, 55.5, 58.5) 62, 65.25, 68.5 in 82.5 (90, 99, 108, 115.5) (124.5, 132, 141, 148.5) 157.5, 165, 174 cm *This top is designed to be worn with approximately 8 in (20 cm) positive ease. The model has a bust circumference of 34 in (85 cm) and is wearing a size 4 with 8.5 in (21.5 cm) of positive ease.* **YARN** This pattern uses Worsted weight or heavy DK weight yarn, but any yarn can be used as long as you achieve gauge. A buffer has been added to ensure you have enough yarn. If you'd like to use one of the Sew Happy Jane yarns listed below, you can click the links below to purchase. *Please note: these are affiliate links, though there is no extra cost to you. Thank you! #SHJpartner* **Yardage:** 1111 (1197, 1300, 1411, 1526) (1653, 1793, 1929, 2045) 2196, 2325, 2447 yds 505 (544, 591, 641, 694) (751, 815, 877, 930) 998, 1057, 1112 g 1016 (1094, 1188, 1290, 1395) (1512, 1639, 1764, 1870) 2008, 2126, 2238 m **Yarn Used in Main Sample:** **[Sew Happy Jane Confetti Worsted][1]:** *89% U.S. Non Superwash Merino; Colorful Neps: 6% Acrylic and 5% Nylon (recycled) (Worsted Weight) 220 yds (201 m) / 100 g in Little Bit Shy* **6 (6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 9, 9, 10) 10, 11, 12 hanks** **Alternate Yarn Option (Used in Heather's Sample):** **[Sew Happy Jane Meadow DK][2]:** *100% U.S. Non-Superwash Fine Merino; (DK Weight) 240 yds (219 m) / 100 g in Envy* **5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9) 10, 10, 11 hanks** **GAUGE** 19.5 sts x 30 rows in broken rib pattern = 4 in x 4 in (10 cm x 10 cm) after blocking **NEEDLES** For body: US 7 (4.5 mm) 16-32 in (40-80 cm) circular or flat needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. Switch to longer length needles as your stitch count increases. For sleeves: US 7 (4.5 mm) small circumference needles such as 16 (40 cm) and 9 in (23 cm) circular needles or double-pointed needles, unless using magic loop method. **NOTIONS** * Four 3/4 in (19 mm) buttons * Locking stitch markers for button placement * Ring stitch markers * Tapestry needle * Waste yarn * Thread in similar color for sewing buttons * Blocking mats. **BUTTONS USED:** **[WarmStripes][3]** 3/4 in (19 mm) Merlot Glazed Porcelain Buttons **Pattern level:** Intermediate -------------- Planning to knit your own Fidalgo Cardigan? I’d love it if you tagged this project on instagram with #fidalgocardigan and #meeshyfrazzknits – and don't forget to tag me [@meeshyfrazz][4] so I get to see them! [1]: https://sewhappyjane.com/MICHELE [2]: https://sewhappyjane.com/MICHELE [3]: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WarmStripes [4]: https://www.instagram.com/meeshyfrazz/