Night Out Cardigan

For some time, I've wanted to design a go-to cardigan that I can wear to any occasion. This cardigan is everything I envisioned and more. It's knitted from the top down, seamlessly, with raglan sleeves and a few short rows to shape the neckline. I love that the neck comes high enough with this sweater that I can actually stay warm... The sleeves are sleek but roomy that you can layer the sweater over any top. I picked a delicate lace pattern to adorn the fronts of this design, but otherwise it is a very basic cardigan that you can dress up or down. To me, it's the perfect travel companion. Light as a feather, but so warm, worked up in this cozy merino. **SIZES** XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Shown in size M on a 36” bust. Recommended ease: 1-2” of positive ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Neck opening: 15 (14¾, 15, 16, 16½, 17, 17½, 18, 18½) inches; 37.5 (37, 37.5, 40, 41, 42.5, 44, 45, 46.5) cm. Bust circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 60, 66) inches; 75 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 150, 165) cm. Yoke depth: 6 (7, 8, 8½, 9¼, 9¼, 9½, 10, 10½) inches; 15 (17.5, 20, 21.5, 23, 23, 23.5, 25, 26.5) cm. Upper sleeve circumference: 11¼ (12, 13¼, 14½, 15½, 17¼, 18, 20, 21¼) inches; 28 (32, 34.5, 37.5, 39.5, 42.5, 47, 51, 57) cm Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 20“; 50 cm (customizable) Length from underarm to hem: 13¼ (13½, 14¼, 14¼, 15½, 16, 17¼, 17¼, 18) inches; 33 (34, 35.5, 35.5, 39, 40, 43, 43, 45) cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins of Tynd by Woolfolk (100% Merino; 219 yards [200 m]/50g) or approx. 1204 (1314, 1423, 1533, 1752, 1971, 2190, 2409, 2628) yards; 1100 (1200, 1300, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2200, 2400) m of light fingering weight yarn. The sample was knit using colorway 05 (charcoal). Needles and other notions: 9 (9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13) buttons, of approx. 3/8” diameter. US 2½ (3 mm) and US 1½ (2.5mm) circular needles, at least 24” long. Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle. **GAUGE** 28.5 sts and 39 rows to 4” (10 cm) in stockinette after blocking on US 2½ (3 mm) needles. Please wash and block your swatch in the same manner as you will wash and block your finished sweater.