This oversized drop-shoulder cardigan showcases an allover geometric pattern that combines brioche stitch and garter-stitch squares in interesting vertical and horizontal lines. The edging is worked in garter stitch to enhance the garter squares in the cardigan body.

The cardigan is worked back and forth in rows from the bottom up in separate pieces and seamed. It is supposed to be worn open and is worked without any closure.

The stitch pattern is very elastic and should be gently blocked to not flatten the texture.

Size and measurements
101.25 (108.25, 115.25, 122.25, 129.25, 136) cm 39.75 (42.5, 45.25, 48, 50.75, 53.5)” circumference at underarm

Material
7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins of DK weight yarn with a yardage of approximately 300 m (328 yds) per 100 g
Used in the sample: The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light (80% merino wool, 10% cashmere, 10% silk; 300m 328 yds / 100g) in colourway Odhran

3.5 mm / US size 4 circular needle, 100 cm (40“) long
(A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.)
4 mm / US size 6 straight or circular needle for your preferred way to knit small pieces in rows for the pocket lining

4 stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn, tapestry needle

Gauge
23 sts /38 rows = 10 cm/4” in Straightaway Brioche stitch, gently blocked

Please note:
The pattern includes individual charts for each size and also written instructions for the brioche pattern. However, these instructions refer to a complete repeat of the charted pattern and may be used for a gauge swatch. When working the individual pieces it is important to start and end as instructed; in most cases the start and/or end is within a repeat. Please pay close attention to the instructions given with the chart for your size.