Silky-smooth Nettle Soft yarn is ideal for creating this wardrobe staple that will be the perfect three-season layering piece. With its set-in sleeves, pockets, and richly-textured stitch detail, this cardigan includes enough special details to keep knitters interested and challenged.

Sizes
S (M, L, XL, XXL)
Shown in size M, modelled with 2.5 cm/1” ease

Finished Measurements
Bust: 91 (101.5, 111, 123, 132.5) cm / 35.75 (40, 43.75, 48.5, 52.25)” with 2.5 to 5 cm / 1” to 2” of positive ease
Hips: 92.5 (107.5, 117, 127, 136.5) cm / 36.5 (42.25, 46, 50, 53.75)”

Yarn
Ancient Arts fibre Crafts Nettle Soft DK Weight
68% Merino/32% Nettle, 3.5 oz/100g, 240 m/263yd: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins; sample shown in Davy Jones Locker

Needles
One set size 4.0 mm / US 6, 80 cm / 32” circular needles; or size needed to obtain gauge;
One set size 4.0 mm / US 6 40 cm / 16” circular needles
One set size 3.5 mm / US 4 needles for pocket linings
Notions
4 Stitch holders (or waste yarn), stitch markers, locking stitch markers, yarn needle, sewing needle and thread to match yarn colour, 9 buttons at 1.5 cm / 5/8” diameter