The cardigan is designed with a relaxed fit and a timeless aesthetic.
Knitted top-down, it features fan-shaped drop shoulders that create a flattering and comfortable silhouette.
The textured stitch pattern adds depth and character to the fabric.

The cardigan is worked seamlessly top-down starting with the back yoke. Short rows and decreases at the shoulder edge are worked for shoulder shaping. Afterwards, stitches for the front yoke are picked up. The Back and Fronts are joined at the bottom of the armhole before the lower body is worked flat in rows. For the Sleeves, stitches are picked up at the armhole. Short rows are used to form the sleeve cap until the underarm before the sleeves are finished in the round. The front bands and neck band are knit-in at the end.

The pattern is available in English and German in 7 sizes (XS -3XL).
Bust circumference 96 cm (37.75”) - 150 cm (59”).

Skill Level: Intermediate

You need ca. 880 (965, 1071, 1200, 1255, 1356, 1448) m 965 (1056, 1172, 1313, 1373, 1483, 1584) yds of worsted weight yarn.

The example is worked with:

One strand of “Knitting for Olive” Heavy Merino (100 % Merino, worsted weight, 125 m 137 yds/ 50 g), 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12) skeins and one strand of “Knitting for Olive” compatible Cashmere (100 % cashmere, lace weight, 150 m 246 yds / 25 g), 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins held together. The sample on the pictures is knitted in color ”Bordeaux”.

Alternative yarns (see Mistral Pulloverpattern for examples):
One strand of “Knitting for Olive” Heavy Merino (100 % Merino, worsted weight, 125 m 137 yds/ 50 g) and one strand of “Knitting for Olive” Silk Mohair (70 % Mohair, 30 % Silk, lace weight, 225 m 246 yds / 25 g) together.
or
One strand of “ISAGER” JENSEN YARN (100 % Wool, sport weight, 125 m 137 yds/ 50 g) and one strand of “ISAGER” ALPACA2 (50 % Alpaca, 50 % Wool, fingering weight, 250 m 273 yds / 50 g) held together.