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Nightingale was originally designed to be a part of a Berroco booklet in 2017. It was designed to be that sweater you can toss over an outfit that can be dressed up or down. Wear it to work, but still feel super comfy.

This design originally came in a limited number of sizes, and has now been redesigned with a larger range of sizes, clearer line-by-line directions, and with directions to have waist and hip shaping or not. (Please note that the e-book version has not been updated, and is the original pattern with abbreviated writing and limited sizing; see below for more details.)

Noriko (photo 1) and Maddy (wearing glasses) are both wearing Size 4 (42”) and have a 41” and 39” chest circumference, respectively. This sample has the waist and hip shaping.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
The model on page 1 has a 39”/99cm full chest circumference and is wearing a Size 4 with +3”/8cm ease. The model in the first photo has a 41”/104cm full chest circumference and is wearing the same Size 4.
It is recommended to choose a size that will give you –4” to zero/-10 to zero cm ease at full chest measurement. Test knitters found that they were happy with ease anywhere between –6” to +4”/-15 to +10cm ease at full chest measurement. #sizeinclusive

Final dimensions
Chest Circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)(50, 54, 58, 62)”/76 (86, 97, 107, 117)(127, 137, 147, 157)cm
Please note that this stitch pattern is very stretchy. It will pull open when worn unbuttoned. However, it will comfortably stretch to fit buttoned after blocking within the suggested sizing range.

Materials
Yarn
Berroco Ultra Wool (100% superwash wool; 219yds/200m/100g) in colorway #33159 Hollyhock 5 (6, 6, 7,8)(9, 9, 10, 11) balls OR
950 (1100, 1250, 1420, 1590)(1770, 1940, 2110, 2300)yds/869 (1006, 1143, 1298, 1454)(1618, 1774, 1929, 2103)m of a Worsted weight yarn

Needles
US 6 4 mm - 32”-40” circular and DPNs (used for ribbing)
US 8 5 mm - 32”-40” circular and DPNs
Choosing a length for circular needle: choose a length that will comfortably fit the en-tirety of your chest circumference. Suggested: 32” for Sizes 1-5, 40” for Sizes 6-9. DPNs are used for the sleeves (or you can work magic loop).
Or size to obtain gauge.

Notions
2 stitch markers, removable st marker, scrap yarn to place sts on hold, tapestry needle, 6 (6, 6, 6, 7)(7, 7, 7, 7) 1/2” buttons

Gauge
20 sts x 29 rows = 4” x 4” 10 cm x 10 cm in Pattern Stitch on larger needles, blocked. (Some people’s gauge changes between knitting flat versus in the round. It is advised to check both gauges and adjust as needed.)

This pattern has been tech edited by Jen Hurley

This slim-fitting cardigan from designer Noriko Ho is a perfect wardrobe staple. Knit from the top down, both the body and sleeves feature a simple textured stitch pattern. Pockets are added before finishing.

Photos by Berroco Inc: Shown in Size 33”

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed) – 29(33-37-41-45-49)“
DESIGNER NOTE: If the pattern is purchased with the booklet, this is the size range. The individual pattern is available in the expanded range.
Length – 23½(24½-25-26-26½-27½)”
Note: This garment was designed with approximately 6” of negative ease to zero ease. Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.

YARN
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL (100 grs): 5(6-6-7-8-9) balls #33145 Sour Cherry

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
29” circular needles, sizes 6 (4.00 mm) and 8 (5.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
1 set (4) each double-pointed needles (dpns), sizes 6 (4.00 mm) and 8 (5.00 mm)
Tapestry needle
6(6-6-6-7-7) ½“ buttons
2 st markers
Removable st marker

GAUGE
20 sts and 29 rows = 4” in Pattern St on larger needles.
To save time, take time to check gauge.

NOTE
This garment is worked from the neck down. Shoulders and sleeve caps are shaped using short rows.