Comfort Cardigan

Ultra cozy and comfortable, this cardigan lives up to its name and its sister, the Comfort Pullover. The Comfort Cardigan is a staple in any wardrobe. The extra length and curved hem are perfect for pairing with just about anything, and the roomy sleeve allows for easy layering with other knits. The rolled edges are easy to execute, and add charm. It’s a very enjoyable knit, with a very similar knitting experience to a top down raglan. The contiguous construction adds plenty of shoulder shaping with strategic increases. The result is super comfortable, roomy, cozy, and provides excellent fit across the shoulders. **Construction:** Worked top down seamlessly. Start with the saddles, increasing to shape the shoulders and the back neckline. CO sts to join the two, and continue shaping the shoulders. Start shaping the body and sleeves (like a compound raglan), while shaping the front neckline. Finish the yoke, and place the sleeve sts on hold while working the body. Work modified shadow wrap short rows to curve the front and back hems, finish with 2x2 ribbing and a rolled edge. Place the held sleeve sts back on the needles, pick up and knit a few sts from the underarms, and work the sleeve in the round, gently tapering it towards the wrist. Finish with a 2x2 ribbed cuff. Finally pick up sts from the left and right fronts to work 2 double knit button bands. Sts are picked up around the neckline to work either a single or folded collar, which integrate seamlessly into the button bands. > This pattern has been professionally tech edited by Sarah Walworth, and has been test knitted. **Included:** -Main Pattern PDF -Progress charts for the yoke -Access to the cardigan bust dart calculator for personalized horizontal bust dart instructions -Optional vertical bust dart instructions -Optional A-line body shaping modification -Explanation on modifying sleeve length -Illustrated construction overview -Links to video tutorials and explanations of special techniques -Hyperlinks in the pattern for easy navigation within the pattern -Full schematic and size chart **Sizing:** I recommend choosing a size according to your upper chest measurement, or the one that will fit your shoulders best. Pattern comes in 10 sizes, which are intended to fit a 31”, 34.25”, 37.5”, (40.75”, 44”, 47.35”) {50.5”, 53.75”, 57”, 60.25”} / 77.5 cm, 85.5 cm, 94 cm, (102 cm, 110 cm, 118 cm) {126.5 cm, 134.5 cm, 142.5 cm, 150.5 cm} upper chest measurement and a 30”, 34”, 38”, (42”, 46”, 50”) {54”, 58”, 62”, 66”} / 75 cm, 85 cm, 95 cm, (105 cm, 115 cm, 125 cm) {135 cm, 145 cm, 155 cm, 165 cm} full bust measurement. Finished garment bust circumference: 38”, 42”, 46”, (50”, 54”, 58”) {62”, 66”, 70”, 74”} / 95 cm, 105 cm, 115 cm, (125 cm, 135 cm, 145 cm) {155 cm, 165cm, 175 cm, 185 cm} Meant to be worn with 8” / 20 cm of positive ease at the full bust. If between sizes, size down. The pattern includes optional vertical bust darts that add width just to the front. Sample is size 2, with 1.5” / 4 cm horizontal bust darts, 1” / 2.5 cm vertical bust darts, worn with ~7” / 17.5 cm of positive ease. Please see the size chart and schematic in the photos for additional garment measurements, A-G are finished garment measurements. Pay special attention to B the cross shoulder measurement, it should only be slightly wider than your cross front measurement. > As with all my size inclusive garment patterns, you can use the code ANTIFATTAX to get 20% off the pattern, intended for sizes 6-10 to help combat the extra costs incurred by knitting larger sizes. **Gauge:** 20 stitches and 29 rows in 4” / 10 cm in stockinette with (Larger) needles, after blocking. Needles & Notions: (Larger) US 6 / 4 mm circular needles, or size needed to obtain stitch gauge after blocking. (Smaller) US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, or 2 sizes smaller than (Larger) needles for the cuffs, hem, and button band. 4 stitch markers, darning needle, scissors, waste yarn or extra cords for putting stitches on hold. 6 (.75” / 20 mm) buttons, or desired size and quantity of buttons. Yardage: Explorer Knits + Fibers Denali Sock 3, 4, 4, (4, 5, 5) {5, 6, 6, 7} skeins (400 yards / 366 meters per 100 g), 80% SW Merino, 20% Nylon, in the color ‘Casa Batlló’. OR 1148, 1290, 1398, (1536, 1644, 1801) {1946, 2106, 2279, 2448} yards / 1050, 1180, 1279, (1406, 1504, 1648) {1781, 1927, 2083, 2240} meters of comparable fingering weight yarn. Held together with: Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair 5, 6, 6, (7, 7, 8) {8, 9, 10, 10} skeins (246 yards / 225 meters per 25 g), 70% Mohair, 30% Silk, in the color ‘Dusty Violette’. OR 1123, 1263, 1368, (1504, 1609, 1763) {1905, 2061, 2228, 2396} yards / 1027, 1155, 1252, (1376, 1471, 1612) {1742, 1885, 2038, 2192} meters of comparable fluffy lace weight yarn. You can substitute with a single strand of DK or sport weight yarn. My second sample is knit out of De Rerum Natura Ulysse, a non Superwash woolen spun sport weight yarn that blooms beautifully. De Rerum Natura Ulysse 6, 7, 7, (8, 8, 9) {10, 11, 11, 12} skeins (202 yards / 185 meters per 50 g), 100% Merino, in the color ‘Caramel’. OR 1120, 1259, 1365, (1500, 1605, 1758) {1900, 2056, 2222, 2390} yards / 1026, 1153, 1250, (1374, 1470, 1610) {1740, 1883, 2035, 2189} meters of comparable sport to DK weight yarn.