The Natures Cardigan is a classic inspired design with dropped shoulders that create a loose and boxy shape. It has a folded neck and features oversized pockets.

Sizes - XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Finished Bust Circumference -
38 (41) 44 (48½) 51 (55) 61 (64½) 68½“
97 (104) 112 (123) 130 (140) 155 (164) 174 cm

The Natures Cardigan has around 5-7”/13-18 cm of positive ease built into the pattern. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference of around 32 (34) 37 (42) 45 (49) 54 (58) 63”/81 (86) 94 (107) 114 (124) 137 (147) 160 cm (the final size of garment will be an additional 5-7”/13-18 cm).

Length -
21¼ (21½) 21½ (24) 24 (24) 24¾ (24¾) 25”
54 (55) 55 (61) 61 (61) 63 (63) 64 cm
(measured from mid back)

Gauge - 19 sts and 28 rows = 4 x 4”/10 x 10 cm in stockinette, blocked. Tip: Make a “pocket swatch” - Pocket Section

Needle Size - 4.5 mm (US Size 7) 16” and 32-40” circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge

Yarn - Aran Weight -
949 (1125) 1332 (1452) 1530 (1653) 1798 (1875) 1925 yds
868 (1029) 1218 (1328) 1399 (1512) 1644 (1715) 1760 m
500 (600) 700 (700) 800 (800) 900 (900) 1000 g

Suggested Yarn - Biches & Bûches Le Gros Lambswool (100 g = 210 yards) in colorway light brown 5 (6) 7 (7) 8 (8) 9 (9) 10 skeins

Buttons - XS (S) M - Five measuring 1” or 25 mm
(L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL - Six measuring 1” or 25 mm

Notions - 6 stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn, row counter, crochet hook for picking up sts

Techniques - Knitting flat, knitting in the round, long tail cast-on, knitted cast-on, decreasing, holding stitches, picking up stitches, kitchener stitch, buttonholes, sewn tubular bind off, wet blocking

Indicates linked video support

Additional video Support for the Natures Cardigan:
Picking up sts along neckline
Folded neck/cast-off at neckline
Picking up sts for sleeves to work in the round
Pocket placement
Sewing pockets onto cardigan
Securing buttonholes (optional)

Schematic included.