King Tides

>***Buy 3 and get one free! Place 4 of my patterns or ebooks in your cart and the 4th (least expensive) will be free! No code needed. (This discount applies only to my patterns on Ravelry.) > Pattern will be available in **[Knit Companion][3]**. The **King Tides Cardigan** blends timeless style with a modern touch, making it a versatile piece you’ll reach for again and again. Its relaxed, comfortable fit pairs effortlessly with jeans, dresses, or skirts—and you can wear it buttoned up as a pullover. Thoughtful finishing details give the cardigan a polished, professional look. The stripe design is highly adaptable—you can work them throughout the body and sleeves or limit them to just the upper two-thirds of the sweater for a unique effect. Or make the stripes farther apart and a bit wider? **The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down.** The yoke and body are knitted back and forth, followed by the front plackets in an easy double-knit finish and a quick bind-off. Collar stitches are then picked up along the cast-on edge to provide structure and stability, ensuring the neckline keeps its shape. King Tides shines in any yarn that meets gauge and offers good drape with a smooth texture. *The instructions are written and the pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.* **FINISHED CHEST MEASUREMENTS** 35.75(38.25, 41, 43.75, 47, 49.75)(53, 55.75, 59, 62.25, 65) inches / *91(97, 104, 111, 119.5, 126.5)(134.5, 141.5, 150, 158, 165) cm* Choose a size that is 4-6 inches / *10-15 cm* larger than chest measurement. **RECOMMENDED YARN ** **[The Fibre Co Road to China Light][5]:** **Sport** (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere); 159 yds (145 m)/1.76 oz (50 g); shown in colors Mother of Pearl and Akoya for the stripes. OR **[Plucky Knitter Legacy Sport][6]:** Sport weight OR **[Miss Babs Laurel Falls ][4]:** Sport weight OR any yarn that meets gauge, has good stitch definition and minimal color variation. *Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.* See **[YarnSub.com][2]** for yarn substitutions. **ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED** **MC:** 1121(1200, 1284, 1374, 1470, 1573)(1683, 1801, 1927, 2062, 2206) yds / *1020(1092, 1168, 1250, 1338, 1431)(1531, 1639, 1753, 1876, 2007)m.* **CC:** 280(300, 321, 343, 371, 401)(433, 467, 505, 545, 589) yds / *255(273, 292, 313, 338, 365)(394, 425, 459, 496, 536)m.* **Total:** 1402(1500, 1605, 1717, 1841, 1973)(2116, 2268, 2431, 2607, 2795) yds / *1276(1365, 1460, 1563, 1674, 1796)(1925, 2064, 2213, 2372, 2543)m.* *Yardage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used. * **GAUGE** 24 sts / 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette st on Larger (Main) needle (after blocking). **EXPERIENCE LEVEL:** : Intermediate but accessible to Advanced Beginner with experience in skills used.**Skills used:** German Short Rows, increases, decreases, picking up sts, buttonholes, double knitting for finishing and collar. #kcdesign #sizeinclusive [1]: http://eepurl.com/dhF0jH [2]: https://yarnsub.com [3]: https://www.create2thrive.com/?filter_designer=kay-hopkins [4]: https://www.missbabs.com/collections/laurel-falls [5]: https://thefibreco.com/products/road-to-china-light [6]: https://thepluckyknitter.com/collections/bases/products/legacy-sport [12]: https://thefibreco.com/collections/kay-hopkins