The Alpha Cardigan is a loose-fitting cardigan with set-in sleeves, knitted from the top down.

Being rather busty myself, I was always disappointed by the bulky look of plus-size knits under the arms. I wanted a cardigan with a tidy underarm-to-sleeve line and a sleeker, less bulky silhouette. This idea inspired the creation of this pattern.

Featuring a modest silhouette that isn’t overly fussy, this cardigan suits various body shapes and is ideal for easy, everyday styling.
Begin by knitting the back, then pick up stitches to form the front panels, and continue by picking up the sleeve stitches to complete the body. After working the sleeves and button bands, finish with a folded neck band.

Featuring a slip-stitch pattern, this design employs knits and purls, shaping with increases and decreases, and I-Cord Bind Off. The instructions are fully written, with no charts included.
Contrast colors can be added at the hem and sleeve cuffs for an added accent, though this is entirely optional. The cardigan works just as well in a single color. Customize the piece however you like.

May your time knitting the Alpha Cardigan be pleasant and relaxing.

Sizes & Finished Measurements
1, (2), 3, (4)
Bust circumference: 106, (116), 127, (137) cm / 41.7, (45.7), 50.0, (53.9) inch
Total Length: 53, (56), 59, (62) cm / 20¾, (22), 23¼, (24½) inch

Please select the size that gives you the desired ease based on the finished measurements.
For the intended look, choose a size with 15–20 cm (6–8 inch) of positive ease at the bust. (The Alpha Cardigan is designed to be worn oversized.)

Gauge
10 cm x 10 cm / 4” x 4” in pattern
Knit flat with 3.50 mm (US Size 4) needles
before blocking: 27 sts x 34 rows
after blocking: 22.5 sts x 36 rows

Knit in the round with 3.75 mm (US Size 5) needles
before blocking: 26 sts x 34 rounds
after blocking: 22.5 sts x 36 rows

• I tend to knit rather loosely. If you are a tight knitter, consider increasing your needle size by 1 or 2.

Needles
Main:
3.50 mm (US Size 4) for the body (knit flat)
3.75 mm (US Size 5) for sleeves (knit in the round)

Ribbing:
3.0 mm (US Size 2.5) for the body (knit flat)
3.0 mm (US Size 2.5) for sleeves (knit in the round)
2.75 mm (US Size 2) for the neck band (knit flat)

Yarn
Aegean Tweed by Cascade Yarns
Weight: Sport (300 meters/328 yards per 100 g ball)
Needed amount:

• Size 1: MC 320g / 960m (1,050 yds), CC 8g/ 24 m (26 yds)
• Size 2: MC 370g / 1,110 m (1,214 yds), CC 10g/30 m (33 yds)
• Size 3: MC 450g / 1,350 m (1,476 yds), CC 12g / 36 m (39 yds)
• Size 4: MC520g/1,650 m (1,804 yds), CC 17g/51 m (56 yds)

Notions
3.0 mm crochet hook
6 buttons (17 mm in diameter)
8 stitch markers

Difficulty
●●●○○(3 out of 5. Recommended for knitters with experience making at least two to three garments.)

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