Codi is a relaxed cardigan with a tailored look. It utilises double yarnovers and double decreases to create easy-to-memorise lace patterns, interspersed with garter and stockinette stitch.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Recommended ease: 8–10” / 20.5–25.5 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 
Chest Circumference: 38.25 (42.5, 45.75, 50, 54.25) (58.5, 62, 66, 70.25, 72)“ / 97 (108, 116, 127, 138) (148.5, 157.5, 167.5, 178.5, 183) cm. 

Body Length (underarm to hem): 12 (12, 12, 13, 13) (13, 14, 14, 14, 14)“ / 30.5 (30.5, 30.5, 33, 33) (33, 35.5, 35.5, 35.5, 35.5) cm. 

Upper Sleeve Circumference: 12.5 (13, 13.75, 15, 15.5) (17.5, 18.75, 20, 22, 23)“ / 31.5 (33, 35, 38, 39.5) (44.5, 47.5, 51, 56, 58.5) cm.

Sleeve Length from Underarm: 15.5 (15.5, 15.5, 16, 15.5) (15, 15.5, 15.5, 15, 15)“ / 39.5 (39.5, 39.5, 40.5, 39.5) (38, 39.5, 39.5, 38, 38) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (5, 6, 7, 7, 7) skeins of Invocations by Rosebud River Fibre Mill (80% Targhee wool, 20% alpaca, 330 yds / 302 m – 100 g), in the colourway Strange Blue.

Or approx. 1050 (1140, 1230, 1400, 1515) (1645, 1850, 1990, 2130, 2190) yds / 960 (1045, 1125, 1280, 1385) (1505, 1690, 1820, 1950, 2005) m of a similar woollen-spun sport-weight yarn. 

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example BFL 3ply Sport by Long Way Homestead or Tukuwool Fingering.

Needles: US 5 / 3.75 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles and US 4 / 3.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles. Optional US 5 / 3.75 mm 80” / 200 cm circular needles for yoke at widest circumference for sizes 7–10.

Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn, 5 x 0.75” / 20 mm buttons.

GAUGE
19 sts x 32 rounds or rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 5 / 3.75 mm needles in St St, after blocking. 
19 sts x 40 rounds or rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 5 / 3.75 mm needles in Garter St, after blocking.
19 sts x 27 rounds or rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 5 / 3.75 mm needles in Lace Patt, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
Worked from the top down, this dropped-shoulder cardigan begins with the back neckline, shoulders and both front panels cast on as one piece. The shoulders are increased rapidly through a section of Garter Stitch. The front panels and back panel are then worked separately to the armholes, with alternating lace, Garter Stitch and Stockinette Stitch, with neckline shaping incorporated into the front panels. Armhole shaping is added to front panels and back for the largest 7 sizes to improve the fit of the dropped shoulder. The fronts and back are joined to form the body, with dolman shaping added to the body to reduce bulk at the hem. Sleeves are picked up, with short rows included to add length to the shoulder cap, then worked in the round with decreases to the armholes. Cuffs, hem and collar are worked in 1 x 1 Rib, with the button bands picked up and worked as a mixture of Garter Stitch and ribbing.