Purl Ridges Cardigan

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Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X)
Bust of finished garment when buttoned: 47 (48.75, 52.5, 56.75, 60.5, 64.75, 68.5) inches/ 119.5 (124, 133.5, 144, 153.5, 164.5, 174) cm. Size S is shown on model in photo with 14.75 inches/37.5 cm of positive ease. The cardigan is intended to have an over-sized fit with 12 to 17 inches/30.5 to 43 cm of positive ease at bust.

Gauge:
18 sts x 32 rounds/rows = 4 inches/10 cm in Purl Ridges stitch, with larger needles.

Yarn:
Drops, Nepal Mix; 50 g, 82 yds/75 m, 65% wool, 35% alpaca, color 0500, 16 (17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25) skeins

Or use any similar aran weight yarn that achieves gauge: 1410 (1520, 1630, 1820, 1930, 2140, 2270)
yds/1290 (1390, 1490, 1660, 1760, 1960, 2080) m.

Needles:
Size 7 (4.5mm) and size 8 (5mm): 32 inch/80 cm circular and set of 4 double-pointed needles for sleeves (or use Magic Loop method for sleeves).

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Description

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Description

The Purl Ridges Cardigan is over-sized, comfy, and cozy for cold winter days. The simple texture stitch is contrasted by deep stockinette stitch pockets. This is a cardigan to live in. Wear it with a favorite pair of jeans, or with dresses, tights and boots. Wear it all day and into the evening. You might even be tempted to wear it with your PJs too.

It is worked from the top down in one piece, with short rows for shoulder shaping. The sleeves are picked up and work in the round. The front and neck band is picked up and worked at the end.

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