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The Campus Cardi is a classic, preppy cardigan that’s perfect for all kinds of layering. Work it up cropped and boxy or full length with A-line shaping, this set-in sleeve beauty is perfectly proportioned. Open to reimagining with color blocking, striping, or even added colorwork, this is a canvas for your creativity.

Classic set-in sleeves are worked with a modern seamless construction which allows trying on as you work for fit once the bottom-up body is completed. Optional bust darts ensure a classic fit without the front lifting, in all sizes. Dress this up or down in every outfit. This is a classic for the ages.

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Size Selection

Sizes A (B, C, D) (E, F, G) (H, I, J) to fit upper bust measurements of 31 (34.25, 37.5, 40.75) (44, 47.25, 50.5) (53.75, 57, 60.25)” / 78.5 (87, 95.5, 103.5) (112, 120, 128.5) (136.5, 145, 153) cm.

Select a size based on the upper bust measurement, but it is also graded for full bust measurements of 30 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66)” / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5) (117, 127, 137) (147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm.

The garment measures 35 (39, 43, 47) (50.5, 55, 59) (63, 67, 71)”/ 86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117.5) (126.5, 136.5, 146.5) (156.5, 166.5, 177.5) cm at full bust.

Aimee, in white, is wearing the A-line view, Size B with actual 32.5” / 82.5 upper bust and 34” / 86.5 cm full bust.

Mia, in red, is wearing the cropped view, Size D with 2” / 5 cm darts, with actual measurements: 46” / 117 cm full bust, 40.5” / 103 cm upper bust, and 14” / 35.5 cm upper arm measurements. Mia is petite and shortened her sleeves 2” / 5 cm.

Gauge

20 sts x 31 rows = 4 x 4” / 10 cm knit flat and in the round in Stockinette stitch with Needle A

Yarn Selection

Choose a DK to light worsted weight yarn that achieves gauge. I chose a woolen spun yarn that works up nearly worsted weight. The woolen spun yarn gives it a lightweight quality and good
structure and “stand.”

The sample featured is Harrisville Daylights (3-ply DK weight yarn, woolen spun, 100% American Cormo & Wool, 100g / 3.5 oz / 229 yards / 250 meters).

Yardage

Cropped

4 (5, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8) hanks of Daylights OR DK/worsted weight yarn in the following amounts:

980 (1070, 1150, 1240) (1330, 1410, 1500) (1590, 1680, 1790) yards / 900 (980, 1050, 1130) (1220, 1290, 1370) (1450, 1540, 1640) meters

Full Length

5 (6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8) (8, 9, 9) hanks of Daylights OR DK/worsted weight yarn in the following amounts:

1230 (1350, 1470, 1580) (1660, 1770, 1870) (1960, 2080, 2190) yards / 1120 (1230, 1340, 1440) (1520, 1620, 1710) (1790, 1900, 2000) meters

Bust darts will require an additional 15 (15, 20, 20) (20, 25, 30) (30, 30, 35) yards or meters per inch added.

Needles

A (Main Fabric): US 6 / 4.0 mm circular needles in 32” / 80 cm or above. Choose a longer length for larger sizes.

B (Ribbing): US 5 / 3.75 circular needles in 32” / 80 cm or above, plus preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round (such as magic loop or DPN’s). You may prefer to have
a longer needle for the neckline ribbing.

Notions

Waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, a thinner needle for sewing buttons, and 0.9” / 23 mm buttons in the following amounts:

• Cropped: 4 buttons; A-line: 6 buttons

Bust darts: An additional button for every 2” / 5 cm added.

More or fewer buttons may be used as desired to achieve different spacing.

Construction Notes

• This pattern is worked bottom up in one piece, then split for fronts and back. Armholes and v-neck are worked at the same time, but written directly (without at the same time instructions) for ease of use.

• The shoulders are joined with Three-Needle Bind Off. After wet blocking, the neckband is picked up and worked with button holes, and the armholes picked up for sleeves in the round.

• Button holes are worked using a one-row method.

• Optional bust darts are given in 1” / 2.5 cm increments, in 5 sizes.

Credits

Tech Editor: Heather Storta
Sample: Gillian Bloomingdale
Photos: Lindsey Tyler
Support: Symphony Chau & Mia Rosa-Fischer

Pattern Support

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Formats and Accessibility

• Large format pattern file included, with 22 pt Avenir Next font (a sans serif font), black text on white background, and no italic formatting text.

• All images have alt text. Header structure tagged on large print pattern file and tested with Adobe Acrobat. No abbreviations are present on this file.