DESIGN INFORMATION
Solitude is a long cardigan worked in Stockinette stitch, featuring a simple lace panel that flows over the drop shoulders and down the body. The fronts and back are worked from the top down, back & forth in rows, and seamed after all pieces have been knit. The top-down construction allows for easy customization of the cardigan’s length to suit your style preference (note: any change in length will change your yardage requirements). The sleeves are worked from the cuff to the upper arm.

The sample is knit with Purl Soho’s Line Weight, a 100% single ply merino wool, in Reed Gray. This is the perfect cardigan to reach for as we transition from winter to spring. The delicate details are a joy to knit, and add a modern touch to an otherwise timeless silhouette. Please share your progress on instagram with #solitudecardigan

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Chest Measurements 46 (50, 54, 58, 62) (66, 70, 74, 78)” to fit 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62)” chest; designed with 14-18” positive ease, with the fronts overlapped for approximately 5 to 6”.

Sample shown on 34” chest with 16” positive ease.
Sample length modeled on 5’3” height.

YARN
Purl Soho Line Weight - Fingering weight; 100% merino wool; 494 yards (451 meters) / 100 g (3.5 oz)
4 (5, 5, 5, 6) (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins, photographed in Reed Gray.
Or ~1964 (2106, 2247, 2404, 2562) (2746, 2900, 3070, 3172) yards of a fingering weight yarn

GAUGE
24 sts and 38 rows = 4” over Stockinette stitch, blocked

NEEDLES
US 4 / 3.5 mm 32” circular needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 3 / 3.25 mm 32” circular needles, or one size smaller than gauge needle for hem, neckband, and sleeve cuffs.
Note: A circular needle is used to accommodate the number of stitches for the body and neckband. Fronts, Back and Sleeves are worked in pieces. Neckband is worked in rows.

TOOLS
Waste yarn, stitch markers (6), locking stitch markers (4), tapestry needle, blocking wires, blocking pins.