Scrapbook Cardigan

**DESCRIPTION** My aim with the Scrapbook Cardigan is to enable you to utilise DK weight scrap yarns from your stash by incorporating them into a fun and colourful patchwork design with a simple, slip stitch check pattern. The segmented construction allows you to enjoy the project in manageable pieces, whilst mastering the technique of picking up stitches with the guidance of a video tutorial. The oversized cardigan is knitted in blocks, each one picked up from the previous, with only a small amount of sewing for the side seams and pockets. A 3-needle cast off is used to join the shoulders, whilst the sleeves are picked up and knitted downwards in the round. **SIZES** To fit chest 71-76 (81-86) 91-102 (107-112) 117-127 (132-137) 142-147 (152-157) cm 28-30 (32-34) 36-40 (42-44) 46-50 (52-54) 56-58 (60-62) inches Actual chest circumference of cardigan 109.5 (121.5) 133.5 (145.5) 157.5 (169.5) 181.5 (193.5) cm 43 (47¾) 52½ (57¼) 62 (66¾) 71½ (76¼) inches **YARN REQUIREMENTS** For this design I chose a soft DK weight cotton to create a trans-seasonal cardigan. I also wanted this standard weight yarn to make it easier for people to dig into their stash and find suitable alternatives. *Below are approximate yarn requirements if following my colour placements.* **Rowan Summerlite DK (50gm, 130m)** **A** Rouge 462 160 (170) 190 (220) 240 (250) 270 (290) grams **B** Piglet 474 130 (140) 160 (180) 190 (200) 220 (240) grams **C** Cecily 477 250 (270) 300 (340) 380 (400) 430 (460) grams **D** Khaki 461 160 (170) 190 (210) 230 (250) 270 (280) grams **E** Plaster 452 40 (40) 40 (50) 50 (50) 60 (60) grams **F** Cantaloupe 456 40 (40) 50 (50) 50 (60) 60 (70) grams **G** White 465 20 (20) 20 (30) 30 (30) 30 (30) grams **H** Pear 463 20 (30) 30 (30) 40 (40) 40 (40) grams **I** Coral Blush 467 30 (30) 40 (40) 40 (40) 50 (50) grams **J** Mushroom 454 20 (20) 30 (30) 30 (40) 40 (40) grams **K** Mocha 451 20 (20) 20 (20) 30 (30) 30 (30) grams **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** ***For Body*** 3.75mm [US 5] circular needles, at least 60 (70) 70 (80) 80 (90) 100 (100) cm long ***For Sleeves and Pockets*** 3.75mm [US 5] circular needles, no more than 40 (40) 40 (40) 50 (50) 50 (60) cm long 3.75mm [US 5] circular needles, no more than 30 cm long OR 3.75mm [US 5] double pointed needles ***For Edging, Cuffs and Pocket Tops*** 1 set of 3mm [US 2/3] interchangeable needle tips 2 x interchangeable circular cables, at least 180 (190) 200 (210) 230 (240) 250 (260) cm long *cable connectors may be needed to achieve required needle length* 2 x 3mm [US 2/3] circular needles, no more than 30 cm long