Last Nerve Cardigan

This pattern was written for Bulky yarn originally, but has been edited to also work with DK. Please see separate entries below for the requirements/gauges for each size. I think the name speaks for itself. It is, however, important to take care of yourselves while helping others and standing up for Democracy and human rights. Knit a little, knit a lot, but just keep knitting if it helps you. If you're struggling for how to help out, [Park Rose Permaculture][1] on You Tube has fantastic ideas for all different types of people, some behind the scenes, some in person, some small, some large, some active, some passive. The Last Nerve Cardigan (aka LNC) is worked bottom-up and flat. There are videos for short rows, twisted stitches, and a three needle bind off. None of these is difficult, I promise. Sharon has added some edits while I've been in my van out west so the usual disclaimers go here. Yes, the background with the huge ass cruise ship is meant to be ironic. **BULKY** Materials Bulky weight yarn; shown in Emma’s Yarn Bodacious Bulky; 100% superwash merino; 106 yards/97 meters per 100g: 5 (5, 6, 7, 7)[8, 9, 9, 10] skeins of Love Drunk. US 10/6 mm 32-40”/80-100 cm circular needle or size needed to attain gauge Gauge 14 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette st worked flat, after blocking Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)[6, 7, 8, 9]; designed to be worn with 2-5”/ 5-12.5 cm positive ease. See Notes (page 2) for tips on choosing a size. Finished Chest Circumference 33 (37, 41, 45, 49)[53, 57, 61, 65]” 84 (94, 104, 114.5, 124.5)[164.5, 145, 155, 165] cm **DK** Materials DK weight yarn; This pattern was originally written for Bulky weight but has been edited to also be made in DK. Yardages and measurements/gauge are based on the No Need to Panic Sweater: 911 (1028, 1136, 1269, 1385)[1546, 1671, 1826, 1959] yards/833 (940, 1039, 1160, 1266)[1414, 1528, 1670, 1791] meters. US 6/4 mm 32-40”/80-100 cm circular needle or size needed to attain gauge Additional gauge-size needles in your preferred method of small circumference knitting for sleeves and cuffs and three needle bind off. Gauge 20 sts and 29 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette st worked flat, after blocking Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)[6, 7, 8, 9]; designed to be worn with 2-6”/ 5-15 cm positive ease. See Notes (page 2) for tips on choosing a size! Finished Chest Circumference 33.5 (37.5, 41.5, 45.5, 49.5)[53.5, 57.5, 61.5, 65.5]” 85 (95, 105.5, 115.5, 125.5)[136, 146, 156, 166.5] cm [1]: https://www.youtube.com/c/ParkrosePermaculture