Tangy

By popular demand, here’s an adult version of my Helena pattern.

While I kept many aspects of the original design, including the top-down raglan construction and the simple lace pattern in the skirt section, I changed the silhouette to be more flattering to a woman’s shape. Rather than an empire waist as in the baby sweater, I’ve dropped the waist to create a peplum-style skirt for the adult version.

Knitting from the top down allows you to try on the sweater as you go, so you can customize the length and be sure of the fit as you go along.

SIZES:
XS {S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X} {shown in size L}

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 31 {34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52} inches
Length: 25.5 {25.75, 27.25, 27.5, 27.75, 29, 29, 29.5} inches

MATERIALS
J. Knits Superwash Me DK 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 135yd/123m per 2 oz/56g skein; color: Minneapolis; 9 {10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 14, 15} skeins

Recommended needle size:
US #6/4mm circular needle, 24 inches or longer (larger sizes may prefer a longer needle)
US #2/3mm circular needle, 32 inches or longer
US #4/3.5mm circular needle, 40 inches or longer
1 set US #6/4mm double-point needles or 12 {12, 12, 12, 16, 16, 16, 16} inch circular needle
1 set US #2/3mm double-point needles or 12 {12, 12, 16, 16, 16, 16, 16} inch circular needle
{always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed -- every knitter’s gauge is unique}

4 stitch markers
Waste yarn
7 hook and eye closures
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle and thread to match yarn

PATTERN NOTES

Fitting Note: This cardigan is designed so that the combined fronts are approx. 1.52, 2.75, 2.75, 2.75, 3.5, 4.25, 5 inches wider than the back. This allows more ease in the front, over the bust, than in the back.