The Mae-Il Cardigan is a classic cardigan that is bound to become a staple in any wardrobe. Mae-il, which means “everyday” in Korean is a cardigan that is a simple and versatile that you’ll want to incorporate into your everyday wardrobe.
The back is worked first, with the shoulder shaping created through increases. Once the back is complete, stitches for the shoulders are picked up along the increased edges. The front and back are then joined and worked flat to form the body of the cardigan.
The pocket stitches are held on waste yarn until the body of the cardigan is completed. Once the body of cardigan is completed, the pocket stitches are picked up and worked then sewn into the backside of the cardigan.
The sleeves are created by picking up stitches around the armholes and knitting them in the round. Finally, the collar is formed by picking up stitches along the front edges and neckline and knitting it to the desired length.

PATTERN INFORMATION:
Top-down construction.
Worked in one piece with pockets sewn onto backside of cardigan.
Sample shown in size 2 on 35” chest with 9.25”/ 23.5cm positive ease.

Materials:
Main Body: US 10 (6mm) in 24”/60cm or length preferred.
US 9 (5.5mm) or 1 size smaller than gauge, in 24”/60cm or length preferred.
Sleeves: US 10 (6mm) in double pointed needles or preferred method for sleeves.
US 9 (5.5mm) or 1 size smaller than gauge, DPN or preferred method for sleeves.
For Collar Only: US 9 (5.5mm) in 40” / 100m or length preferred.
Notions:
Scrap yarn or stitch holder
4 - Stitch markers
Darning needle

Finished size: 39.5 (44.25, 49, 52.75)(57.5, 58, 62)” / 98.5 (110.5, 122.5, 132)(144, 144.5, 155.5)cm bust circumference

To be worn with 5 - 10” /13 - 25cm of positive ease

Gauge: 13.25 sts x 20 rows = 4”/10cm with US 10 (6 mm) in stockinette stitch, blocked

Yarn:
For sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)
855 (995, 1135, 1260)(1395, 1465, 1595) yards
780 (910, 1035, 1155)(1275, 1340, 1460)m

Yarn used:
Purl Soho Wild Donegal. (Chunky/Bulky Weight; 100% Merino Wool; 100g; 139 yards/ 127 meters). 7 (8, 9, 10)(11, 11, 12) skeins required. Color used: Copper Spice.

Skills to Explore: increasing sts on the RS and WS (M1R/M1L & M1pR, M1pL), picking up stitches, working flat, ribbing, top-down construction.