Grandpa’s Jacket — Shawl Collar Cardigan
Stockinette stitch and Seed stitch columns create an impressive design. Inspired by the warmth of a grandfather’s shawl-collared jumper, this cardigan features a double-width collar that is folded and sewn to the body — a little extra effort that rewards you with exceptional warmth and a timeless silhouette.
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Sizes
X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large) (2X-Large, 3X-Large, 4X-Large, 5X-Large)
To fit bust: 76–86.5 (86.5–96.5, 96.5–106.5, 106.5–117, 117–127) (127–137, 137–147.5, 147.5–157.5, 157.5–167.5) cm
30–34 (34–38, 38–42, 42–46, 46–50) (50–54, 54–58, 58–62, 62–66)“

Finished Measurements
Bust Circumference: 92.5 (103, 113, 123, 133.5) (143.5, 153.5, 164, 174) cm 36.5 (40.5, 44.5, 48.5, 52.5) (56.5, 60.5, 64.5, 68.5)“, buttoned
Total Length: 61 (62.5, 63.5, 65, 66) (67, 68.5, 69.5, 71) cm 24 (24.5, 25, 25.5, 26) (26.5, 27, 27.5, 28)“

Yarn
Isager Soft 56% alpaca, 44% organic pima cotton: 125 m (137 yds) / 50 g; DK
Medium brown (E4s): 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) (13, 13, 14, 15) skeins
985 (1075, 1195, 1285, 1405) (1510, 1615, 1735, 1855) m 1080 (1180, 1305, 1400, 1535) (1650, 1765, 1900, 2025) yds

Needles

• 5.5 mm (US 9) 60 cm (24″) or longer circular needles — back, fronts, and sleeves
• 5 mm (US 8) 40 cm (16″) and 60 cm (24″) or longer circular needles — hem, cuff, and shawl collar

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions

• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Tapestry needle
• Five 20 mm (⅞″) buttons

Gauge (5.5 mm / US 9 needle, after blocking)

• 16 sts and 26 rows = 10 cm (4″) in Body Pattern
• 16 sts and 26 rows = 10 cm (4″) in Seed Stitch