Original Design by Alexis Winslow

$5.50
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Originally Published in Knitscene Magazine, Fall 2011
This classic men’s zippered cardigan features a garter stitch border with an i-cord edging and shawl collar. The body is knitted in one piece along with the border and collar from the bottom-up. The shoulder seams fall slightly to the back-side making a less bulky silhouette while still providing structure. Stitches for the top-down sleeves are picked up around the armholes and short rows form the sleeve cap. The cardigan has a really great fit and is easily adjusted for men of different heights.

FINISHED SIZE: 38 (42, 46, 50)” chest, zipped. Cardigan shown measures 42”.

YARN: Cascade Yarns, Ecological Wool (100% Undyed Peruvian Highland Wool; 478 yd [437 m]/ 250 g): color # 8019, 2 (3, 3, 3) skeins.

NEEDLES: Body and Sleeves–Size 9 ((5.5 mm): 36” cir and dpn. Ribbing–Size 8 (5 mm): 36” circular (cir) and double pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

ERRATA: Left front- the last two pattern rows in that section should be reversed. The pattern should read:
Next row: (WS) Sl 3, knit to end
Next row: (RS) Knit to the last 3 sts, p3.
Rep last 2 rows until collar section measure 2.75”…