Caswell Cardigan

As always, this Oat Couture pattern includes cable charts, and diagrams of the sweater pieces. This is a simple drop-shoulder cardigan sweater with minimal shaping, making it perfect for a knitter who wants to either knit their first Aran sweater, or would like to knit a simple, easy Aran that doesn't require immense amounts of concentration.

Materials

• 1375 (1500, 1635, 1765, 1940, 2075, 2255) yds. aran weight yarn
• Knitting needles sizes 7 & 9 (US)
• 6 stitch holders
• 6 split-lock markers
• 1 cable needle
• 5 buttons
• Gauge: 16 sts., 23 rows = 4” in stockinette st.; 20 sts., 24 rows = 4” in pattern on larger size needles