AAAAAAHH (that’s a cicada screaming, and me screaming in excitement about this cardigan!).

This sweater features two construction options- a v neck with long sleeves, and a crew neck with short sleeves. You can mix and match between the two as desired- the construction differs once you split for sleeves, but both are worked the same until then. Please reference the schematics in the pattern to identify which pattern you would like to knit, and you can mix and match the design elements. There are options to add buttons and buttonholes, or to knit the sweater without. Both are comfortable and similarly quick to knit, with a little bit of shaping around the collar to ensure it sits flat.

Yarn
Kelbourne Woolens Germantown DK (100% N. American wool, 270yds/274m/100g), DK weight
Colors used in samples:
Sample 1 - Fitted
MC (background): Natural
CC (cicadas and edging): Black
Sample 2 - Boxy
MC (background): Lilac
CC (cicadas and edging): Indigo

Buttons
Fitted sample:
Haulin’ Hoof Farm Store
Button Band: 1-1/16” circular buttons (custom made)
Eyes: 5/16 x 9/16” oval buttons (custom made)

Needles
US size 5 3.75mm, 32/16” circular

Notions
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, barber cords/extra yarn to hold stitches.

Gauge
Colorwork 3.75mm: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4” 10cm
There is no ribbing in this project. Please swatch in the round. There is a free cozy pattern for constructing a functional gauge swatch attached to this pattern!

Yardage
I have given estimates for yardage based on my own two versions: long sleeve and short sleeve. Adding gussets, waist shaping, and additional length to the garment will increase the amount of yarn that you use, and please plan accordingly!

For Sample 1 - Fitted (short waist, v neck, set in sleeves)
MC: 650, (690, 800, 862, 950, 996), {1100, 1200, 1250)yards
591.5, (630.66, 729, 784, 864, 906), {1005, 1096, 1142} meters
Skeins: 3, (3, 3, 4, 4, 4), {5, 5, 5}
CC: 633, (680, 780, 841, 935, 1003), {1085.5, 1165, 1236.5) yards
579, (620, 718, 760, 854, 918), {993, 1065, 1130} meters
Skeins: 3, (3, 3, 4, 4, 4), {5, 5, 5}

For Sample 2 - Boxy:

MC: 585.5, (627, 724, 776, 863, 920), {1001.5, 1075, 1140} yards
534, (573, 663, 610, 789, 841), {916, 964, 1043} meters
Skeins: 3, (3, 3, 3, 4, 4), {4, 4, 5}
CC: 464, (497, 574, 614, 683, 727), {791.5, 848.5, 901) yards
425, (454, 524, 562, 624, 665), {724, 776, 823} meters
Skeins: 2, (2, 3, 3, 3, 3), {3, 4, 4}

Sizes
Measurements are given for the finished garment. The cardigan is designed to fit with around 2-6” 5-15cm of positive ease for the body+chest. It is impossible for me to give an accurate estimation of ease for all bodies with the number of modifications I have for this sweater, but please read through the pattern before beginning!

Sizes: 1, (2, 3, 4, 5, 6), {7, 8, 9}
Finished Chest Circumference: 36.25, (38.75, 45, 48.5, 54, 58), {62.75, 67.5, 71.75}”
92, (98.75, 114.5, 123, 137, 147.5), {159.75, 171.5, 182.25) cm
These sizes correspond to measurements for the Crafty Yarn Council’s XS, (S, M, L, XL, 2XL), {3XL, 4XL, 5XL}

There are schematics within the pattern featuring details for added gussets if you desire shaping at the waist or chest.

Patterns were tech edited for clarity twice by Kylen Tennies, and meet the gender inclusive standards for pattern writing set by Texel (KnitThem).