Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store: “This man’s shawl-collar cardigan features set-in saddle shoulders, which emphasize the stately ribbing at the shoulder line. Ribbing at the hem and cuffs blends smoothly into a garter-rib pattern that creates a vertical aesthetic without making the sweater pull in as much as regular ribbing. A classic sweater for the man in your life, this cardigan will wear from year to year with gentlemanly grace.”

Finished Size: 36 (41¼, 44¼, 48, 53¼)” (91.5 105, 112.5, 122, 135 cm) chest circumference. Cardigan shown measures 48” (122 cm).

Yarn: Classic Elite Montera (50% llama, 50% wool; 127 yd 116 m/100 g): #3875 Inca grey, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.

Yarn weight: #4 - Medium

Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rows = 4” (10 cm) in garter rib on larger needle.

Needles:

• Body and Sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): 36” (91.5 cm) circular (cir).
• Cuffs and Collar—size 6 (4 mm): 36” (91.5 cm) cir.
• Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: 7 (7, 8, 8, 8) buttons; stitch holders; markers (m); tapestry needle.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts, 2006