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]). Sample shown modeled is 5’ 2” [157 cm] tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 5-7” [13-18 cm] positive ease.

Gauge
19 sts and 28 rows = 4 x 4” [10 x 10 cm] in stockinette, blocked.

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

Materials
500 (600) 700 (700) 800 (800) 900 (900) 1000 g 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.