Everyday Cardi | Knitting Pattern | Andrea Mowry

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If I were Mr. Rogers, this is the sweater I would reach for every time I came back inside, or left to go outside, for that matter! This is the cardigan I grab for - to get cozy, to throw on as a light jacket, or to finish an outfit comfy enough for every day and polished enough for the office or date night. I hope it becomes your cardigan-for-everyday too!

The DRK (DreaReneeKnits) Everyday cardi is knit from the top down, beginning with the folded collar. It can be worn with either the knit or purl side facing out, with just a few simple tweaks to the directions (which are included in the pattern). The raglan “seams” from the yoke are carried all the way down to the hem of the cardigan. The body is knit flat, and the sleeves are knit in the round. The button band is worked using an applied double knit technique for a beautifully polished finish!

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10)

#sizeinclusive

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE

34 (38, 42, 46)(50, 54, 58)(62, 66, 70)”

86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117)(127, 137, 147.5)(157.5, 167.5, 178) cm

Recommended ease is positive 4-8”/10-20.5 cm; sample is shown in Size 3 on a 34”/86.5 cm bust with 8”/20.5 cm positive ease.

YARN REQUIREMENTS

These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

Sport weight (56 g/185 yds/170 m)

384 (420, 473, 513)(560, 575, 623)(671, 716, 772) g

1267 (1386, 1561, 1693)(1848, 1898, 2055)(2215, 2363, 2548) yds

1159 (1267, 1428, 1548)(1690, 1735, 1880)(2025, 2161, 2330) m

SUGGESTED YARN

For this cardigan I chose Mountain Meadow Tweed, a marled, sport weight 100% Mountain Merino wool that is the yarn dreams are made of! This 2-ply is perfect for sweater knitting and easily ranks among my favorite yarns thanks to its woolly feel, springy twist and natural colors.

Mountain Meadow Wool - Tweeds 100% Mountain Merino (56 g/185 yds/170 m)

7 (8, 9, 10)(10, 11, 12)(12, 13, 14) skeins in Gypsum (Lighter white/grey) for Sample A (Knit side facing) or Shale (Darker beige) for Sample B (Purl side facing)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES

Main Fabric: US 5/3.75 mm – 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)

Ribbing: US 3/3.25 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)

(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge. Go down 2 needle sizes for the ribbing.)