Campus Cardi

The Campus Cardi is a classic, preppy cardigan that’s perfect for all kinds of layering. Work it up cropped and boxy or full length with A-line shaping, this set-in sleeve beauty is perfectly proportioned. Open to reimagining with color blocking, striping, or even added colorwork, this is a canvas for your creativity. Classic set-in sleeves are worked with a modern seamless construction which allows trying on as you work for fit once the bottom-up body is completed. Optional bust darts ensure a classic fit without the front lifting, in all sizes. Dress this up or down in every outfit. This is a classic for the ages. **Download [full schematics and pattern preview][1].** Read our [blog][2] with visual aids on how the seamless set-in sleeve construction works. > [Join my newsletter][3] and keep up with > all the latest sales codes, pattern > news and test calls, as well as > exclusive sneak peeks. Plus, receive > 10% off your first yarn purchase > when you sign up. <h1>Size Selection</h1> Sizes A (B, C, D) (E, F, G) (H, I, J) to fit upper bust measurements of 31 (34.25, 37.5, 40.75) (44, 47.25, 50.5) (53.75, 57, 60.25)” / 78.5 (87, 95.5, 103.5) (112, 120, 128.5) (136.5, 145, 153) cm. Select a size based on the upper bust measurement, but it is also graded for full bust measurements of 30 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66)” / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5) (117, 127, 137) (147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm. The garment measures 35 (39, 43, 47) (50.5, 55, 59) (63, 67, 71)”/ 86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117.5) (126.5, 136.5, 146.5) (156.5, 166.5, 177.5) cm at full bust. *Aimee, in white, is wearing the A-line view, Size B with actual 32.5” / 82.5 upper bust and 34” / 86.5 cm full bust. * *Mia, in red, is wearing the cropped view, Size D with 2” / 5 cm darts, with actual measurements: 46” / 117 cm full bust, 40.5” / 103 cm upper bust, and 14” / 35.5 cm upper arm measurements. Mia is petite and shortened her sleeves 2" / 5 cm.* <h1>Gauge</h1> 20 sts x 31 rows = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm knit flat and in the round in Stockinette stitch with Needle A <h1>Yarn Selection</h1> Choose a DK to light worsted weight yarn that achieves gauge. I chose a woolen spun yarn that works up nearly worsted weight. The woolen spun yarn gives it a lightweight quality and good structure and “stand.” The sample featured is Harrisville [Daylights][4] (3-ply DK weight yarn, woolen spun, 100% American Cormo & Wool, 100g / 3.5 oz / 250 yards / 229 meters). <h1>Yardage</h1> **Cropped** 4 (5, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8) hanks of Daylights OR DK/worsted weight yarn in the following amounts: 980 (1070, 1150, 1240) (1330, 1410, 1500) (1590, 1680, 1790) yards / 900 (980, 1050, 1130) (1220, 1290, 1370) (1450, 1540, 1640) meters **Full Length** 5 (6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8) (8, 9, 9) hanks of Daylights OR DK/worsted weight yarn in the following amounts: 1230 (1350, 1470, 1580) (1660, 1770, 1870) (1960, 2080, 2190) yards / 1120 (1230, 1340, 1440) (1520, 1620, 1710) (1790, 1900, 2000) meters *Bust darts will require an additional 15 (15, 20, 20) (20, 25, 30) (30, 30, 35) yards or meters per inch added.* <h1>Needles</h1> **A (Main Fabric):** US 6 / 4.0 mm circular needles in 32” / 80 cm or above. Choose a longer length for larger sizes. **B (Ribbing):** US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needles in 32” / 80 cm or above, plus preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round (such as magic loop or DPN’s). You may prefer to have a longer needle for the neckline ribbing. <h1>Notions</h1> Waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, a thinner needle for sewing buttons, and 0.9” / 23 mm buttons in the following amounts: * **Cropped**: 4 buttons; **A-line**: 6 buttons Bust darts: An additional button for every 2” / 5 cm added. More or fewer buttons may be used as desired to achieve different spacing. <h1>Construction Notes</h1> * This pattern is worked bottom up in one piece, then split for fronts and back. Armholes and v-neck are worked at the same time, but written directly (without at the same time instructions) for ease of use. * The shoulders are joined with Three-Needle Bind Off. After wet blocking, the neckband is picked up and worked with button holes, and the armholes picked up for sleeves in the round. * Button holes are worked using a one-row method. * Optional bust darts are given in 1” / 2.5 cm increments, in 5 sizes. <h1>Credits</h1> **Tech Editor:** Heather Storta **Sample:** Gillian Bloomingdale **Photos:** Lindsey Tyler **Support:** Symphony Chau & Mia Rosa-Fischer <h1>Pattern Support</h1> support@aimeeshermakes.com <h1>Formats and Accessibility</h1> * Large format pattern file included, with 22 pt Avenir Next font (a sans serif font), black text on white background, and no italic formatting text. * All images have alt text. Header structure tagged on large print pattern file and tested with Adobe Acrobat. No abbreviations are present on this file. [1]: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0822/8736/2329/files/Campus_Cardigan_Preview.pdf?v=1758288682 [2]: https://aimeeshermakes.com/blogs/craft/knit-seamless-set-in-sleeve-sweater-fit [3]: https://aimeeshermakes.com/pages/subscribe [4]: https://aimeeshermakes.com/products/harrisville-designs-daylights