Wrap yourself in the bundle of love that is the Love Language Cardigan. This cozy sweater is as cute as can be, adorned with slipped stitches, contrast colored edging and, of course, a charming motif of bright, bold hearts. Our bulky Maman yarn brings softness and warmth to this chunky knit. Throw it on with jeans and a tee or over a dress for a look you’re sure to adore!

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in Small size with approx. 6¼” of positive ease

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest (with fronts overlapping): 36 (40¼, 44¾, 49¾, 52¾) (56¼, 60¾, 65, 70¼)”
Length from shoulder: 17¾ (18¼, 18¾, 19¼, 19¾) (20¼, 20¾, 21¼, 21¾)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Maman (100% acrylic, 100g/109 yds)
• 516 Seaglass (MC) – 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 9) skeins
• 520 Cheer (CC) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins
Needle: US Size 10.5 (6.5mm) 24” or longer circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, removable stitch markers, 5 – 1” buttons, sewing needle and thread

GAUGE
11 sts x 14 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch (St st) after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This cardigan is knit in one piece from the bottom up and split at the armholes to work the back and fronts separately. The sleeves are knit flat from the bottom up and seamed. After seaming, stitches for the collar are picked up and worked flat. The heart motif on the left front is worked using duplicate stitch and is charted only.

This pattern uses the stranded method for colorwork. There are several instances in which you must carry one color across long distances. Be sure to trap your floats every 4-5 stitches to prevent puckering in the fabric. Please note that the stranded colorwork motif is charted only. Change colors as indicated on charts.