When the weather gets chilly, I love to have a simple little everyday cardigan. But simple does not cut it when it comes to choosing my knitting projects or satisfying my individual sense of style!

So, I designed this one with lots of little design details to keep me happily knitting, with results that are very modern and yet classically wearable any day of the week.

The top-down design is a must for the seamless (except for the pockets and buttons!) finishing, and to allow some variation in sleeve or body length if the knitter desires.

A pretty lace panel adorns the back and draws the eye vertically (slimming!) and is echoed on the sleeve cuffs. The neckband, bottom hem, and button band are all worked in a knit-in Garter stitch.

The hem is gracefully curved to be lower in back using short rows. Knit this in a wear-with-everything neutral, like the heathered grey I chose, or an eye-catching bright color to lighten up any winter doldrums.

For the OPTIONAL Top-Down Cardigan Techniques PDF Download, please visit this page. Written instructions are included in this pattern, but the OPTIONAL download may be helpful to some.

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Approx Finished Bust Measurements: 34 (38 ½, 43, 46 ½, 51, 54 ½)" [86.5 (98, 109, 118, 129.5, 138.5) cm]. Length at center back: 22 ¾ (23, 24, 24 ½, 25 ¼, 26 ¼)" [58 (58.5, 61, 62, 64, 66.5) cm]. TO FIT SIZES: S (M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) or Bust Sizes 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)" [81.5-86.5 (91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137) cm].

Skill Level:

Yarn Used: Knitpicks Swish Worsted (100% Superwash Merino Wool); 1.75 oz/50g [110 yds/100 m] per ball): 9 (10, 12, 13, 14, 15) balls in Color #25153 Marble Heather.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 18 sts and 23 rows = 4" [10 cm] in St st on larger needle; 19 sts = approx 4 ¼" [11 cm] in Lace patt on larger needle. 
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A worsted weight yarn in a merino wool with a gauge of 4.5 - 5 sts = 1" [2.5 cm] on size 6-9 needles [4-5.5 mm].

Total Yardage Required: 960 (1080, 1240, 1345, 1500, 1615) yds [878, 987.5, 1134, 1230, 1372, 1477) m].

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Knitting Needles Used: Size 9 [5.5 mm] 24" [60 cm] or longer circular knitting needle; Size 8 [5 mm] needles (for working neckband rows); Size 9 [5.5 mm] set of DPNs or 9" [23 cm] circular needles (for working SLEEVES in the round) OR SIZES TO OBTAIN GAUGE

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