Hodgsons Joy

Hodgsons Joy is a pretty cardigan showcasing shifting bands of texture. Knitted in Lore, it is a lightweight yet warm layering piece that will take the chill off Wintery days. The cardigan is worked in one piece from the hem to the armholes, then the fronts and back are worked separately. The three-quarter-length sleeves are worked in the round from the bottom up and set into the armholes.

SIZES
To fit bust: 76-81 86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132 cm (30-32 34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52 in)

RECOMMENDED EASE
5cm (2 in) positive ease.

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Body circ at underarm: 85 94.5: 100: 109.5: 115: 123 cm (34 37.75: 40: 43.75: 46: 49.25 in)
Length: 56.5 58.5: 60.5: 62.5: 64.5: 66.5 cm (22.25 23: 24: 24.5: 25.5: 26.25 in)
Sleeve length: 35 36: 37: 38: 39: 39 cm (13.75 14.25: 14.5: 15: 15.25: 15.25 in)

YARN
The Fibre Co. Lore (100% lambswool, 250 m (273 yd) per 100g hank) in Gentle - 4: 5: 5: 6: 6: 7 hanks

NEEDLES
3.25mm (US 3) straight needles (or size to obtain gauge)
3.25mm (US 3) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round (or size to obtain gauge)
4mm (US 6) straight needles (or size to obtain gauge)
4mm (US 6) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round (or size to obtain gauge)

EXTRAS
Stitch markers, stitch holders, 8x 2cm (0.75 in) buttons

TENSION
22 sts and 34 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over lower pattern after blocking using 4mm (US 6) needles.
21 sts and 34 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over upper pattern after blocking using 4mm (US 6) needles.
21 sts and 31 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st after blocking on 4mm (US 6) needles.