Stopover Cardigan by Mary Jane Mucklestone

Stopover Cardigan

Knitting
September 2021
Aran (8 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
625 - 1425 yards (572 - 1303 m)
33¾ (36¼ , 38¾, 42½, 46¼, 49¾) (53½, 57¼, 62¼, 65¾) in / 85.5 (92, 98.5, 108, 117.5, 126.5) (136, 145.5, 158, 167) cm
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A modern lopapeysa worked at a loose gauge for a deliciously lightweight cardigan. Based on the popular Stopover Pullover, with endless color possibilities. It is knit entirely in the round from the bottom ribbing, with a column of stitches in the front for the steek.

Finished Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished Chest 33¾ (36¼ , 38¾, 42½, 46¼, 49¾) (53½, 57¼, 62¼, 65¾) in / 85.5 (92, 98.5, 108, 117.5, 126.5) (136, 145.5, 158, 167) cm

Sizing table and schematic included in pattern for detailed sizing information. Choose a bust size with 1-4in (2.5-10cm) of positive ease, or based on your preferred fit. Shown in size 2 with cropped sleeves on model with 34in / 85cm bust and 2¼in / 5.5cm positive ease.

Yarn Léttlopi 1.7 oz (50g) balls, 109 yds (100m); 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11) balls of MC (Light Gray 0056), 1 ball each CC1 (Dark Gray 0058), CC2 (Mimosa 1703), and CC3 (Rust 9427).
OR Aran weight woolen-spun wool/ wool blend in the following amounts: MC: 500 (545, 600, 650, 700, 800) (850, 1000, 1100, 1200) yds
CC1: 55 (60, 70, 75, 80, 85) (85, 100, 110, 110) yds
CC2: 50 (55, 60, 65, 70, 75) (75, 85, 100, 100) yds
CC3: 3 (3, 3, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 7, 7) yds
Yardage estimates are based on full-length sleeves and contrast colors as written; adjust your yardage accordingly for customized lengths or color changes.

Needles
US 10½ (6.5mm) 16 and 32in (40cm and 80cm) circular needles for main cardigan body and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for sleeves; or needle size necessary to get gauge

US 9 (5.5mm) 32in (80cm) circular for hem and button band and 1 set US 9 (5.5mm) double-pointed needles for sleeve cuffs – or two needle sizes smaller than main needle

Gauge 13 sts and 18 rounds = 4x4in (10x10) cm in stockinette st on US 10½ (6.5mm) needles

Notions
· Stitch markers
· 4 stitch holders or scrap yarn
· tapestry needle
· 7 (7, 8, 8, 8, 9) (9, 9, 10, 10) 1in / 25mm buttons
· Sewing machine and matching thread for reinforcing steek; or crochet hook for crocheted reinforcement