Everyone needs a versatile cardigan with pockets and here is one that is sure to do double duty in your wardrobe. You can wear it to the office during the week and then don it on the weekend for long country walks. The shawl collar is especially flattering.

Lion Brand Pattern #: 1318
CORRECTIONS: (applied Feb 2, 2014)

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X
Finished chest 44 (46, 48, 52) inches.

Wool-Ease® Chunky (Article #630) 7 (7, 8, 8) balls
Shown in Nantucket

Knitting Needles - Size 10.5 (6.5 mm)
Seven 1-inch (25 mm) buttons

Pieces: Left Front, Right Front, Back, Sleeves (2), Pocket Linings (2)

Worked in stockinette stitch with K 2, p 1 rib edges.

Design includes pockets. Sew seams and buttons to finish.

Construction schematics are provided.

Ed. note: Pattern can be adapted for men or women (reverse buttons/buttonholes). Use actual measurements to determine size.