Cicadigan

AAAAAAHH (that's a cicada screaming, and me screaming in excitement about this cardigan!). This sweater features two construction options- a v neck with long sleeves, and a crew neck with short sleeves. You can mix and match between the two as desired- the construction differs once you split for sleeves, but both are worked the same until then. Please reference the schematics in the pattern to identify which pattern you would like to knit, and you can mix and match the design elements. There are options to add buttons and buttonholes, or to knit the sweater without. Both are comfortable and similarly quick to knit, with a little bit of shaping around the collar to ensure it sits flat. **Yarn** Kelbourne Woolens Germantown DK (100% N. American wool, 270yds/274m/100g), DK weight Colors used in samples: Sample 1 - Fitted MC (background): Natural CC (cicadas and edging): Black Sample 2 - Boxy MC (background): Lilac CC (cicadas and edging): Indigo **Buttons** Fitted sample: Haulin’ Hoof Farm Store Button Band: 1-1/16” circular buttons (custom made) Eyes: 5/16 x 9/16” oval buttons (custom made) **Needles** US size 5 [3.75mm], 32/16” circular **Notions** Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, barber cords/extra yarn to hold stitches. **Gauge** Colorwork [3.75mm]: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4” [10cm] There is no ribbing in this project. Please swatch in the round. There is a free cozy pattern for constructing a functional gauge swatch attached to this pattern! **Yardage** I have given estimates for yardage based on my own two versions: long sleeve and short sleeve. Adding gussets, waist shaping, and additional length to the garment will increase the amount of yarn that you use, and please plan accordingly! For Sample 1 - Fitted (short waist, v neck, set in sleeves) MC: 650, (690, 800, 862, 950, 996), {1100, 1200, 1250)yards 591.5, (630.66, 729, 784, 864, 906), {1005, 1096, 1142} meters Skeins: 3, (3, 3, 4, 4, 4), {5, 5, 5} CC: 633, (680, 780, 841, 935, 1003), {1085.5, 1165, 1236.5) yards 579, (620, 718, 760, 854, 918), {993, 1065, 1130} meters Skeins: 3, (3, 3, 4, 4, 4), {5, 5, 5} For Sample 2 - Boxy: MC: 585.5, (627, 724, 776, 863, 920), {1001.5, 1075, 1140} yards 534, (573, 663, 610, 789, 841), {916, 964, 1043} meters Skeins: 3, (3, 3, 3, 4, 4), {4, 4, 5} CC: 464, (497, 574, 614, 683, 727), {791.5, 848.5, 901) yards 425, (454, 524, 562, 624, 665), {724, 776, 823} meters Skeins: 2, (2, 3, 3, 3, 3), {3, 4, 4} **Sizes** Measurements are given for the finished garment. The cardigan is designed to fit with around 2-6” [5-15cm] of positive ease for the body+chest. It is impossible for me to give an accurate estimation of ease for all bodies with the number of modifications I have for this sweater, but please read through the pattern before beginning! Sizes: 1, (2, 3, 4, 5, 6), {7, 8, 9} Finished Chest Circumference: 36.25, (38.75, 45, 48.5, 54, 58), {62.75, 67.5, 71.75}” 92, (98.75, 114.5, 123, 137, 147.5), {159.75, 171.5, 182.25) cm These sizes correspond to measurements for the Crafty Yarn Council’s XS, (S, M, L, XL, 2XL), {3XL, 4XL, 5XL} There are schematics within the pattern featuring details for added gussets if you desire shaping at the waist or chest. Patterns were tech edited for clarity twice by Kylen Tennies, and meet the gender inclusive standards for pattern writing set by Texel (KnitThem).