After The Ball

After the Ball is a simple, modern cardigan, knit with or without stripes, with 4 different options: cropped or long body option and ¾ or full length sleeves. This cozy sweater is worked from the top down in an almost weightless loose gauge. To finish off the look the contrasting color is picked up and knit seamlessly.

Sizing/Measurements 0 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) Upper chest finished measurement: 32 (35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 56, 59, 62) inches – 81.5 (88.5, 96, 103.5, 112.5, 120, 127.5, 135, 142, 149.5, 157) cm Upper Arm finished measurement: 8 ¾ (9 ¾, 11, 12, 13 ½, 15 ½, 16 ½, 16 ¾, 17 ¾, 19, 20) in – 22 (25, 27.5, 30.5, 34, 37, 40, 42.5, 45.5, 48, 51)

Gauge 22 stitches and 34 rows per 4 inch (10 cm) in stockinette with US 6 / 4 mm needle

Materials Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (420 yd /100g), or any other fingering weight yarn that knits to the gauge: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins in Colors A and B (striping colors) and 1 skein in Color C (collar and cuffs) US 4 / 3.5 mm and US 6 / 4.0 mm circular and double pointed needles Stitch markers (at least 4) Tapestry needle