Willow Cardigan

**PDF Pattern includes:** Written explanation Photo reference Video link for technique **Difficulty:** Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate Willow cardigan is a loose-worn knitwear that designed for a draped silhouette. This elegant garment features wide ribbing that gives it an almost pleated look, open front with shawl ribbing collar and integrated generous ballon sleeves. **WORKFLOW** Willow cardigan is worked from center back to sides, last to front in ribbing stitch in one piece. SIZES 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) **GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (WITH EASE)** Bust Circumference: 104 (110) 127 (132) 148 (154) cm [41 (43.25) 50 (52) 58.25 (60.5) inches] Without Collar Length (from back neckline to bottom edge): 56 (61) 61 (66) 66 (68) cm [22 (24) 24 (26) 26 (26.75) inches] **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** 4 mm [US 6] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] ) OR required needle size to obtain gauge **GAUGE (AFTER BLOCKING)** In ribbing (k6, p6) stitch using 4 mm [US 6] needles 21 sts x 32.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] **SIZE GUIDE** The cardigan is designed for an oversized fit with approx. 10-20 cm [4-8 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 10–20 cm [4-8 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference. To determine which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite LOOSE-fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. ALSO, how would like to wear this open-front cardigan, overlapped front with belt or just leave it open and draped naturally. Then, pick the size accordingly. *Photo shows a model with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm [34.6 inches] wearing a size 1 with approx. 16 cm [6.25 inches] positive ease.* **SUGGESTED MATERIALS** 400 (400) 450 (450) 500 (550) gr. Knitting for Olive, No Waste Wool, 50 gr. / 225 m - Powder 275 (300) 325 (350) 375 (400) gr. Knitting for Olive, Compatible Cashmere, 25 gr. / 150 m - Rose Clay *Knit the cardigan with 1 strand of No Wasted Wool and 1 strand of Cashmere held together.* **Yarn Alternatives** 1 strand of fingering yarn held together with 1 strand of lace weight yarn.