Handwork

The Handwork Cardigan was born from gratitude and love. Created in honor of my Local Yarn Store’s first anniversary, it is a quiet thank-you to Whitney for building a space where creativity blooms, and to the Handwork community whose warmth and friendship fill every corner. This sweater carries that spirit—easy stitches that flow like conversation, deep pockets to hold little treasures, and a fit that wraps you in comfort. It’s a cardigan meant not only to wear, but to remember: of laughter shared, new skills learned, and the simple joy of making together. *The Handwork pattern is FREE with purchase of yarn at Handwork SLC.* https://www.handworkslc.com/ NOTES: The cardigan is worked top down starting with the back and front yokes, then joined at the underarms and worked in one piece to hem. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armholes and worked in the round. The buttonband is worked from picked up stitches around the neckline. Pockets are worked separately and seamed to front of cardigan. To finish, buttons are sewn onto Neckband. SIZES This pattern is available in 11 sizes, and is designed to fit approximate bust sizes of 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44) (46-48, 50-52, 54-56) (58-60, 62-64, 66-68, 70-72) in / 76-81 (86-91, 96-101, 106-112) (117-122, 127-132, 137-142) (147-152, 157-162, 168-173, 178-183) cm Finished Chest Circumference, Buttoned: 39¼ (41¾, 46¼, 51¼) (53¾, 58¼, 63¼) (68, 70¼, 75¼, 77¾) in / 100 (106, 117½, 130) (136½, 148, 161) (173, 178, 191, 197½) cm Intended Ease: +8-12 in / 20-30 cm Sample shown is size 3. YARN Wooldreamers Mota (100% Merina Entrefina & Manchega Wool) 5 (6, 6, 7) (8, 9, 9) (10, 11, 11, 12) skeins Shown in color 246 NEEDLES US 7, 40-inch circular & DPNs US 8, 40-inch circular & DPNs Spare US 8 circular needle Spare US 7 circular needle NOTIONS Stitch holder or scrap yarn Stitch markers Locking stitch markers Blocking wires & t-pins (optional, but recommended) Tapestry needle Scissors Three - 1 in / 25 mm buttons GAUGE 20 sts and 28 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in Waffle Stitch Pattern, on US 8 needles, after blocking TECHNIQUES Long-Tail Cast On Long-Tail Tubular Cast On Increases Decreases Selvedge Edge Seaming Pockets Buttonholes Sewing Buttons Knitting in the Round