US and UK terms
A tactile, super soft, short-sleeved cardigan, in a rich combination of textures. Different stitches and yarns give this design its unique look. Inspired by the casual-but-chic style of the late 1970’s, this versatile cardigan with a soft mohair roll-back collar can be dressed up or down. Suitable for an adventurous beginner.

Yarn: Worsted (aran) weight, sportweight (DK), fingering, (4 ply) and laceweight yarns are all used in this design. I have used the following Drops Design yarns:
Baby Alpaca Silk, Lima, Sky, Brushed Alpaca Silk, Paris, Alaska, Alpaca Boucle, Karisma, Air and Kidsilk.

Alternative yarns: Any yarn with an interesting texture, so raid your stash for fancy yarns, and combine with smoother yarns for a fun effect. Yarns can be held double to create amazing textures. I have used mohair, wool, alpaca, acrylic, boucle and silk. But make sure they match the gauge/tension.

Hook: 5mm

Gauge: Approx 15dc (tr UK terms) and 7 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/4 x 4 inches using 5mm hook

Sizing:
To fit bust: 34-36 (38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56, 58-60) inches.
87-92 (96-102, 107-112, 117-122, 127-132, 137-142, 147-152) cm.

Finished bust:42 (46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66) inches.
107 (117, 127, 137, 147, 157, 167) cm.

Notes: Worked in two pieces, with sleeves, collar and patch pockets added afterwards.

Full stitch charts, written instructions and schematic included.

Stitches used include sc (dc), hdc (htr), dc (tr), tr (dtr), bobbles and more!