A top-down cardigan with a well-placed pleat that flatters the waist. Short row shaping at the hem gives creates a slight curve, mimicking the shape of a shore line. With elbow-length sleeves, this a cardigan for all seasons!

Chest circumference: 34 (37½, 41¼, 44¾, 48½)[52, 55½, 59¼, 62¾]" / 86.5 (95.5, 104.5, 114, 123)[132, 141, 150.5, 159.5] cm

Length: 20¾ (21½, 22¾, 23½, 24¾) [25½, 26¾, 27½, 28¾]" / 52.5 (55, 57.5, 60, 63)[65, 68, 70, 73]

Shown in size 34" / 86.5cm; to be worn with 0–2" / 0–5cm positive ease.

5 (6, 7, 7, 8)[9, 10, 11, 12] skeins String Theory Hand Dyed Yarn Caper Aran (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 200 yds / 183m; 3½ oz / 100g) in Skerry OR 950 (1075, 1225, 1375, 1550)[1700, 1875, 2050, 2250] yds / 900 (1025, 1150, 1300, 1460) [1600, 1775, 1925, 2125] m of DK weight wool blend.

Alternate Yarn: Madelinetosh Merino DK.

20 sts and 28 rows = 4" / 10cm in St st on US7 / 4mm needles or size needed to obtain gauge.