A lightweight cardigan or pullover in ten sizes (XS/S/M/L/1X/2X/3X/4X/5X/6X) with subtle unisex styling—a plain fabric in fine, tweedy wool, accented by vertical bands of twist-stitch detail to add just the right touch of texture. Worked in a lofty, lightweight fingering yarn, this sweater is destined to become a year-round favorite for home, office, and travel.
For the vest:
Shown here in size small / 39 inches, we eliminated the sleeves and added armhole ribbing to match the neckband (so easy to do; pick up 2 sts for every 3 rows around the armhole), then shortened the side seams to a modern 13-inch length (or any length you desire).
Shown here pullover , shade Robert Johnson.
Shown here cardigan in , shade Mocha.
Shown here Vest , shade Smoke
IVAR IS NOT AVAILABLE ON RAVELRY
7(8, 8, 8, 8)[8, 9, 9, 9, 9] buttons that are .625 inches/1.5 cm indiameter for tunic length or
6(7, 7, 7, 7)[7, 8, 8, 8, 8] buttons in same size for hip length
Suggested Yarns:
, , , or any light fingering yarn that knits to pattern gauge. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, yardage requirement, and/or drape.
Finished Size:
cardigan: 36(39, 41.75, 44.75, 47.5, 50.5, 53.5, 56.25, 59.25, 62.25) inches/91.5(99, 106, 113.5, 120.5, 128.5, 136, 143, 150.5, 158) cm around chest (buttoned), to fit with 2 to 4 inches of ease
pullover: 35(37.75, 40.75, 43.75, 46.5, 49.5, 52.25, 55.25, 58.25, 61) inches/89(96, 103.5, 111, 118, 125.5, 132.5, 140.5, 148, 155) cm around chest, to fit with 2 to 4 inches of ease
Yarn Requirements:
hip length: 1350(1500, 1625, 1775, 1900)[2075, 2225, 2400, 2550, 2700) yards / 1250(1275, 1500, 1625, 1750)[1900, 2050, 2200, 2350, 2475] m
tunic length: 1550(1700, 1850, 2025, 2150)[2350, 2500, 2700, 2850, 3025) yards / 1425(1575, 1700, 1850, 1975)[2150, 2300, 2475, 2625, 2775] m
Gauge:
22 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette on larger needle (washed and dried flat)
Size 6US (4.0 mm) for body (or size to obtain correct gauge)
size 3US (3.25 mm) for ribbed hems and button bands (or .75 mm smaller than gauge needle)
