Stockport Cardigan

Finished Measurements

36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56), {60, 64, 68, 72}”/90 (100, 110, 120, 130, 140), {150, 160, 170, 180} cm bust circumference, buttoned.

Intended Ease: +5–10”/12.5–25 cm

Cardigan shown measures 44”/110 cm with 6”/15 cm ease on model.

Yarn

Approximately 1100 (1230, 1350, 1470, 1600, 1720), {1840, 1960, 2080, 2200} yards/1000 (1120, 1230, 1340, 1455, 1565), {1675, 1785, 1893, 2002} m of DK weight yarn.

Notions

Stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders, waste yarn, tapestry needle, 7 buttons 5/8”/16 mm in diameter.

Gauge

21 stitches and 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in Reverse Stockinette stitch on US 5/3.75 mm, after blocking.

24 stitches and 30 rows = 4”/10 cm Cable pattern on US 5/3.75 mm, after blocking.

1. The cardigan is worked in one piece from the bottom up to the underarms; then the fronts and back are worked separately.
2. Stitches for sleeves are picked up along the armholes, and sleeves are worked in the round from the top down.