All of the Lights

This cardigan coat is worked seamlessly from the top down, with a creative and challenging construction. Are you ready for a wonderful festival of cables, lace and color? *All of the Lights* was inspired by the city lights in NYC, one of my favorite places to visit. I had so much fun designing this piece. At first I thought that the cables and lace would be obscured by all the color in the yarn, but I was so wrong! The exaggerated patterning really worked wonderfully. If you have a moment to take a look at the detail pics, please pay attention to my favorite parts: The back neck and the pocket edgings. I am so proud of these... ❤️ **SIZES** XS/S (M/L, XL/2XL, 3XL, 4XL) Since this cardigan has a very relaxed fit, most sizes fit a bigger range of body measurements. Therefore there are only 5 sizes given for my usual size range. Recommended ease: Approx. 8” (20 cm) of positive ease [although it can range from 6” (15 cm) to 10” (25 cm)]. Shown in size M/L on a 36” bust. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Shoulder span/Back width: 19¼ (23¼, 27¼, 30¼, 33¼) inches; 48 (58, 68, 75.5, 83) cm. Bust circumference (If worn closed): 38½ (46½, 54¼, 60½, 66½) inches; 96 (116, 136, 151, 166) cm. Armhole Depth: 5½ (6½, 7¼, 8, 8¾) inches; 14 (16, 18, 20, 22) cm. Upper sleeve circumference: 12½ (14, 15½, 16½, 18) inches; 31.5 (35, 38, 42, 45) cm. Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 17½ inches; 43.5 cm (customizable) Length from underarm to hem: 23½ inches; 58.5 cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins of MCN DK yarn (80% Merino / 10% Cashmere / 10% Nylon; 225 yards [206 m]/100g) or approx. 1462 (1687, 1912, 2137, 2362) yards [1339 (1545, 1751, 1957, 2163) m] of DK weight yarn. Needles and other notions: US 6 (4 mm) and US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, at least 24” long. Cable needle, several stitch markers (get at least 20), waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle. **GAUGE** 24 sts and 32 rows to 4” (10 cm) in Aran/Cable patterns after blocking on US 6 (4 mm) needles. For reference, this yarn gives a gauge of 21.5 sts and 32 rows to 4” (10 cm) on the same needles when worked in Stockinette stitch.