Hidden Grace Cardigan

Hidden Grace is a simple garter stitch cardigan with graceful details. It features a classic silhouette with a crew neck, saddle shoulders and set-in sleeve construction with a beautiful cable detail running down the fronts and sleeves. Knit seamlessly from the top down and it includes optional bust darts for a more customized fit. The pattern is written for ten sizes, with a finished bust measurement ranging from 73.5–164 cm / 29–64.5 inches. For the intended classic fit, recommended positive ease is 2.5–10 cm / 1–4 inches. **The pattern includes charts as well as written instructions for the cable details.** **SIZES** 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9, 10 **FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS** Body circumference 73.5, 84, 92.5 (103, 112, 124.5) 134.5, 145, 153.5, 164 cm / 29, 33, 36.5 (40.5, 44, 49) 53, 57, 60.5, 64.5 inches Upper arm circumference 29, 32, 34 (36, 38, 41) 45, 48, 50, 53 cm / 11.5, 12.5, 13.5 (14.25, 15, 16.25) 17.75, 19, 19.75, 20.75 inches **GAUGE** 18 sts and 26 rows/rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches worked in garter stitch with the larger needles (suggested 4.5 mm) both flat and in-the-round, blocked. **MATERIALS** 1000, 1100, 1200 (1300, 1400, 1475) 1550, 1600, 1685, 1770 m / 1095, 1205, 1310 (1420, 1530, 1615) 1695, 1750, 1845, 1935 yards of Villama Alpakita yarn (100 % Baby Alpaca, 112 m / 50 g) or similar DK weight yarn. You will also need 6–8 buttons (15–22 mm). **NEEDLES** 4 mm circular needles (preferred cable length for neckband, hem and cuffs) 4.5 mm circular needles (preferred cable length for body and sleeves) **NOTIONS** Stitch markers, tapestry needle, crochet hook (suitable for DK weight yarn), waste yarn or stitch holders **CONSTRUCTION** Hidden Grace cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down starting with the saddle shoulders and continuing with the back panel. Back and front are worked separately until the underarm and then joined to work as one piece. Sleeve stitches are picked up from the armhole, and a sleeve cap is shaped with short rows. The rest of the sleeve is worked in the round. **CHOOSING A SIZE** This cardigan is recommended to be worn with positive ease of 2.5–10 cm / 1–4 inches. If you enjoy an oversized cardigan, nothing stops you from choosing a size with more than the recommended positive ease, but please note that this type of set-in sleeve construction fits the best when you choose the recommended ease. Difficulty rating: Intermediate A note about size 10 Size 10 has not been test knitted yet. If you’re interested in knitting that size, I’d love to offer you the pattern for free in exchange for some feedback on your experience. There’s no set deadline, you can knit at your own pace. Please note that the pattern has been professionally tech edited, so it should be accurate and ready to knit. Still, your notes and insights would be very helpful in refining these larger sizes for future updates. If you’d like to test size 10, please get in touch! **Ohje on saatavilla myös suomeksi.**