I have always loved brass tacks. They are heavy and sturdy. They symbolize excellency and the enduring quality of something well made. Like a timeless leather chair that never goes out of style, this sweater contains all the elements of a well-worn basic, with crisp details and a modern fit.

Pattern Notes
Brass Tacks is a top down, round yoke cardigan with easy stockinette in the body and graduated twisted rib details at the hem and cuffs. The button bands are also worked in twisted rib.

Finished Bust Measurements: 32.5 (37.25, 42.5, 49.25) 56.75, 62.75, 68.5” / 82.5 (94.5, 108, 125) 144, 159.5, 174 cm
Finished Upper Arm Circumference: 12 (12.5, 13, 14) 14.5, 15.5, 17” / 30.5 (32, 33, 35.5) 37, 39.5, 43 cm

Gauge
20 sts/ 30 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge.

How to Choose a Size
Shown in size S on a 35” bust and 12.5” arm circumference, and worn with 2.25”/ 5.5 cm positive ease in the bust and 0”/ 0 cm ease in the sleeves.

Because the sleeves are fitted for a modern look, choose a size based on sleeve circumference AND bust measurement. You will want 2-5” / 5-12 cm positive ease in the bust and 0-1” / 0-2.5 cm positive ease in the upper sleeve. See schematic for all the details.

Yarn Requirements
29 Bridges Studio Merino DK (100% Superwash Merino; 231 yd (211 m)/100 g skein) or another DK weight yarn
Shown in the Brass Tacks colorway

5 (5, 6, 6) 7, 8, 9 skeins or 929 (1049, 1196, 1370) 1575, 1766, 1973 yds / 849.5 (959, 1093.5, 1252.5) 1440, 1615, 1804 m

Click here to see kits in several colors of Merino DK from 29 Bridges Studio.

Materials
Highlighter or pen to mark directions for your size throughout pattern
32-inch US #5/3.75 mm circular needle (gauge needle)
DPNs US #5/3.75 mm (set of 4 or 5) or whatever needle you prefer for sleeves
waste yarn
Lots of stitch markers: regular and lockable
Tapestry needle
Nine 1/2-5/8” / 12-16 mm buttons
Coordinating sewing thread