FORM & FIT © TREE TRUNK CARDIGAN
The Tree Trunk Cardigan is a fitted cardigan worked in the Tree Trunk rib pattern with the characteristic Form & Fit © design curves that follows the contour of the body. A positive ease of 10-12 cm 4-4¾“ is recommended.

The cardigan is worked top down using European Shoulder Construction with an asymmetrical set-in sleeve, worked without subsequent seaming.

As you work the V-neck, the Form & Fit© shoulder, yoke and sleeve shaping gradually develops.

The body is worked in the round and later cut open using the steek method. Afterwards the button band is added. Afterthought buttonholes are applied, allowing you to choose the number and placement of buttons to your own liking.

The 1-by-1 ribbed cuff, hem and button band are framed with a lateral braid as a nice small detail which can be worked in a contrasting color.

SIZES
Predefined sizes: (XS–S) M–L (XL–2XL)
Chest circ: (70-80) 90-100 (110-120) cm - (28-32) 36-40 (44-48) inches
Cardigan chest circ: + 12 cm 4¾“
The pattern offers options change the finished circumference.

SHAPING OPTIONS
The cardigan can be worked straight as written, or you can use the included Tailoring Fit Guides to explore additional shaping blending in with the tree trunk stitch pattern:

• Diamond Bust Darts — to add length to prevent the garment from riding up in the front
• Waist Shaping — to reduce ease and add definition at the waist and a balanced fuller bust with a smaller underbust.
• A-line Shaping — to add width to relive tension towards the hips.

Fit milestones throughout the pattern help you evaluate the fit as you knit.

Linked video tutorials provide demonstrations of the construction, techniques and finishing.

VIDEO TUTORIALS
The pattern is supported by instructional videos covering the techniques and construction used in the cardigan.
Throughout the pattern, ֍ links directly to the relevant tutorials.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IngesKnittingLab

DESIGNER ACCESS — WANT TO TRY TAILOR KNITTING?
If you would like to take Form & Fit one step further and have your own made-to-measure pattern created from your measurements and knitting gauge, Designer Access is available separately through Ko-fi: Ko-fi.com/ingesknittinglab

Have a look at more finished projects in the tailored option - see: Https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/form--fit-tree-t...

YARN
DK / light worsted-weight yarn, preferably wool with good elasticity.
Reference yarn: Viking Eco Highland Wool, 100% non-superwash wool
50 g ≈ 110 m 120 yds
The pattern provides a list of yarn alternatives within the same weight category.
Yarn consumption: (400-450) 500-550 (600-650) g
Count 1 additional skein for a contrasting lateral braid, or 2 if all 1-by-1 ribbing is worked in a contrasting color.

GAUGE
Reference gauge after blocking: 20 sts × 29 rows per 10 cm 4” in the Tree Trunk rib pattern.
The construction accommodates a range of compatible gauges. Use the Size Conversion Table provided in the pattern to determine the corresponding pattern size for your gauge.

Have a look at more finished projects in the tailored option - see the tailored version of my pattern Form & Fit Tree Trunk Sweater.