The Design

A timeless little hip-length cardi always manages to look modern. Ours has classic details: a pretty jewel neckline; knit-along button bands; full- or bracelet-length sleeves. In eight sizes and with two sleeve lengths, you can make this cardigan just right for you.

The Quintessential Cardigan becomes warm-weather friendly when knit in Berroco Modern Cotton DK. This sleek yarn creates a fabric with a soft, supple hand, fabulous stitch definition, and gorgeous drape. The balance of Pima cotton and Modal rayon means it’s hard-wearing and machine-washable. Perfect for summery activities!

The Details

SIZES
Cardigan is designed with approx. 2–4"/5–10cm of ease. You can choose a size that will fit more closely or more oversized. Details given for smallest size, larger sizes in parentheses ( ).

Finished bust:
33 (36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54)"/84 (91.5, 99, 106.5, 114, 122, 129.5, 137)cm, after seaming and blocking.

To fit bust:
29−31 (32-34, 35-37, 38-40, 41-43, 44-46, 47-49, 50-52)"/74-79 (81-86, 89-94, 97-102, 104-109, 112-117, 119-124, 127-132)cm.

LENGTHS
Finished body length:
Measured from high shoulder (where shoulder meets neck) to hem.
20¼ (20½, 20¾, 20¾, 21, 21¼, 21½, 21¾)"/51.5 (52, 52.5, 52.5, 53, 54, 54.5, 55)cm.
Full-length sleeve:
Measured from shoulder point to cuff.
21¾ (22¼, 22½, 22¾, 23, 23, 23½, 23¾)"/55 (56.5, 57, 58, 58.5, 58.5, 59.5, 60)cm.
Bracelet-length sleeve:
Measured from shoulder point to cuff.
17¾ (18¼, 18½, 18¾, 19, 19, 19½, 19¾)"/45 (46, 47, 47.5, 48, 48, 49.5, 51)cm.

YARN
3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5,) skeins Berroco Modern Cotton DK (335 yds/306m per skein)
Or approx. 1015 (1085, 1145, 1150, 1265, 1335, 1425, 1495) yds/928 (992, 1047, 1051, 1157, 1221, 1303, 1367)m of another DK- weight yarn (bracelet-length sleeves take a little less).
Shown in Color 6663-Hope, bust size 33"/84cm, bracelet-length sleeves.

For custom lengths: To lengthen or shorten body, add or subtract approx. 26 (27, 28, 28, 29, 30, 30, 31) yds/24 (25, 25, 26, 26, 27, 28, 28)m of DK-weight yarn per 1"/2.5cm of knitted length.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 5 (3.75mm) 24"/60cm circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.
US 3 (3.25mm) 24"/60cm circular needle, or two US sizes/.5mm smaller than gauge needle.
Stitch markers: 2 ring markers; 8 locking markers or coiless safety pins for ‘clip-and-turn’ short-row shaping, button placement, and setting in sleeves.
2 stitch holders.
Darning needle to finish.
Seven ⅝"/16mm buttons; needle and thread.

GAUGE
22 sts/30 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch on gauge needle, after blocking.

Errata & Clarifications

KNITTER'S NOTES
To be sure your garment turns out the right size, it’s important to swatch until you get the correct gauge. Stitch gauge determines the fit; row gauge affects the length.

Cast on 33 sts for a nice big swatch approx. 6"/15cm-wide; work in St St for 6"/15cm; bind off loosely. Measure and note unblocked gauge for reference when knitting.

Wet block your swatch; let rest for a day or two. Measure again—gauge may change after it relaxes.

Cardigan is worked at 22 sts/30 rows = 4"/10cm. Measure center 4"/10com of swatch (edge stitches may be distorted).

If you have more sts or rows per "/cm, your gauge is a little tight; try swatching again on larger needle. If you have fewer sts or rows per "/cm, your gauge is a little loose; try again on smaller needle.