Stay cozy and stylish with this classic aran cardigan pattern.
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using US 8 needles
This pattern is for women's sizes S (M, L, XL). To fit chest circumference: 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46) inches
Cast on 100 (112, 124, 136) stitches using US 8 needles.
Work in ribbing (K2, P2) for 2 inches.
Switch to US 10 needles and begin cable pattern:
Row 1: *K6, P2, K8, P2; repeat from * to end of row.
Row 2 and all even rows: Purl all stitches.
Continue in cable pattern until piece measures 15 (16, 17, 18) inches from cast on edge.
Shape armholes:
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Decrease row: K1, K2TOG, work in pattern to last 3 stitches, SSK, K1.
Repeat decrease row every 6th row 3 (4, 5, 6) times.
Continue even until armhole measures 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5) inches.
Shape neck:
Work across 25 (28, 31, 34) stitches, join second ball of yarn, bind off center 50 (56, 62, 68) stitches, work to end.
Working both sides at the same time, decrease 1 stitch at each neck edge every other row 3 times.
Continue even until armhole measures same as back.
Join yarn at underarm, pick up and knit 60 (64, 68, 72) stitches around armhole.
Work in stockinette stitch for 4 inches, then bind off.
Sew side and sleeve seams, weave in ends, and block to finish.