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Several years ago I designed my dream fingering weight cardigan: a v-neck with rainbow stripes on a neutral background, perfect for light layering. Recently I was hit with the desire, nay, the NEED to knit myself a second Lifesavers Cardigan, this time in worsted weight yarn. Same v-neck style, similar funky striped palette but with a slouchier, cozier fit. This is the Grampa cardigan of my dreams!

Sizes
28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48) 52, 56, 60, 64, 68” / 71 (81, 91.5, 101.5, 112, 122) 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 173 cm at chest.
Sample is shown with about 10“ / 25 cm of positive ease. The sizes are the actual finished measurement of the garment. Select a size that is 6”- 12” / 15-30 cm larger than your actual chest measurement to achieve the recommended ease. The sleeves are wide and slouchy and the fit is intended to be relaxed.

Gauge
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4” square in stockinette stitch on larger needle, knit in the round, measured after blocking.

Recommended Needles
US #3 / 3.25 mm 32” / 80cm circular needle and 1 dpn for button band.
US #6 / 4 mm 24 - 32” / 60-80cm circular needles hem ribbing and your preferred needle for small circumfer-ence knitting in the round for cuff ribbing.
US #8 / 5 mm 24 - 32” / 60-80cm circular needles for yoke and body and your preferred needle for small circumference knitting in the round for sleeves.
Or size needed to obtain gauge.

Yarn
Worsted Weight yarn (113 g = 205 yds).
or 2 strands of Fingering held together throughout.

Sample Knit in TFA PureWash Worsted in “Dark Stormy” and TFA Tweed Sock in Fall Rainbow Mini Skein set held double for the stripes.

Total yardage: 725 (850, 950, 1060, 1160, 1280) 1400, 1550, 1675, 1800, 1950 yds / 663 (777, 869, 969, 1061, 1170) 1280, 1417, 1532, 1646, 1783 m.
MC (80%): 580 (680, 760, 848, 928, 1024) 1120, 1240, 1340, 1440, 1560 / 530 (622, 695, 775, 849, 936) 1024, 1134, 1225, 1317, 1426 m.
CC’s (20%): 145 (170, 190, 212, 232, 256) 280, 310, 335, 360, 390 yds / 133 (155, 174, 194, 212, 234) 256, 282, 306, 329, 357 m.

Additional Tools and Materials
Tapestry needle, 4 stitch markers plus 4 removable stitch markers for button placement, four 1” / 2.5 cm buttons, waste yarn or stitch holder.