DESCRIPTION
My aim with the Scrapbook Cardigan is to enable you to utilise DK weight scrap yarns from your stash by incorporating them into a fun and colourful patchwork design with a simple, slip stitch check pattern. The segmented construction allows you to enjoy the project in manageable pieces, whilst mastering the technique of picking up stitches with the guidance of a video tutorial.
The oversized cardigan is knitted in blocks, each one picked up from the previous, with only a small amount of sewing for the side seams and pockets. A 3-needle cast off is used to join the shoulders, whilst the sleeves are picked up and knitted downwards in the round.

SIZES
To fit chest
71-76 (81-86) 91-102 (107-112) 117-127 (132-137) 142-147 (152-157) cm
28-30 (32-34) 36-40 (42-44) 46-50 (52-54) 56-58 (60-62) inches
Actual chest circumference of cardigan
109.5 (121.5) 133.5 (145.5) 157.5 (169.5) 181.5 (193.5) cm
43 (47¾) 52½ (57¼) 62 (66¾) 71½ (76¼) inches

YARN REQUIREMENTS
For this design I chose a soft DK weight cotton to create a trans-seasonal cardigan. I also wanted this standard weight yarn to make it easier for people to dig into their stash and find suitable alternatives.
Below are approximate yarn requirements if following my colour placements.
Rowan Summerlite DK (50gm, 130m)
A Rouge 462
160 (170) 190 (220) 240 (250) 270 (290) grams
B Piglet 474
130 (140) 160 (180) 190 (200) 220 (240) grams
C Cecily 477
250 (270) 300 (340) 380 (400) 430 (460) grams
D Khaki 461
160 (170) 190 (210) 230 (250) 270 (280) grams
E Plaster 452
40 (40) 40 (50) 50 (50) 60 (60) grams
F Cantaloupe 456
40 (40) 50 (50) 50 (60) 60 (70) grams
G White 465
20 (20) 20 (30) 30 (30) 30 (30) grams
H Pear 463
20 (30) 30 (30) 40 (40) 40 (40) grams
I Coral Blush 467
30 (30) 40 (40) 40 (40) 50 (50) grams
J Mushroom 454
20 (20) 30 (30) 30 (40) 40 (40) grams
K Mocha 451
20 (20) 20 (20) 30 (30) 30 (30) grams

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
For Body
3.75mm US 5 circular needles, at least 60 (70) 70 (80) 80 (90) 100 (100) cm long
For Sleeves and Pockets
3.75mm US 5 circular needles, no more than 40 (40) 40 (40) 50 (50) 50 (60) cm long
3.75mm US 5 circular needles, no more than 30 cm long
OR
3.75mm US 5 double pointed needles
For Edging, Cuffs and Pocket Tops
1 set of 3mm US 2/3 interchangeable needle tips
2 x interchangeable circular cables, at least 180 (190) 200 (210) 230 (240) 250 (260) cm long cable
connectors may be needed to achieve required needle length
2 x 3mm US 2/3 circular needles, no more than 30 cm long