Richly patterned colourwork sweaters have a long history in the Nordic countries, and in more recent times cardigans have also been knitted using the same technique. This Nordic style loose-fitting cardigan is knitted in the round, using steeks at the arm and front openings. The length of the body and sleeves can easily be adjusted by adding or omitting repeats of the seed pattern.

Size
8 sizes to fit bust 81-157cm (32-62in)

Yarn
Jamieson & Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight (4 ply weight; 100% Real Shetland Wool; 105m/ 114yds per 25g ball)
A 21 (Navy): 6 (7:7:7:8:9:10:10) x 25g balls
B FC47 (Denim Blue Mix): 2 (2:2:2:2:2:3:3) x 25g balls
C 9097 (Orangey Red): 3 (3:3:3:4:4:4:5) x 25g balls
D 141 (Dark Teal): 2 (3:3:3:3:3:4:4) x 25g balls
E 203 (Light Grey): 7 (7:8:9:9:10:11:12) x 25g balls
F FC41 (Dark Teal Blue): 2 (2:2:2:2:2:2:3) x 25g balls

Needles & accessories
2.75mm (UK12/US 2) circular needles, 80-120cm long
Set of 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) double-pointed needles
3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 80-120cm long
Set of 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) double-pointed needles
8 x 18mm buttons
Stitch holders
Stitch markers

Tension
31 sts and 34 rnds to 10cm over Charts B, D and E pattern using 3.25mm needles
31 sts and 39 rnds to 10cm over Chart C pattern using 2.75mm needles
28 sts and 39 rnds to 10cm over Chart A pattern using 2.75mm needles