This pattern creates a stylish and comfortable long fit cardigan for women. Perfect for layering in all seasons.
Women's XS(S, M, L, XL, XXL)
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Back:
Using long tail cast on, CO 80(90, 100, 110, 120, 130) sts.
Work in stockinette stitch until piece measures 20(21, 22, 23, 24, 25) inches.
Shape Armholes:
BO 5 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Continue in stockinette stitch until armhole measures 8(8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5) inches.
Shape Shoulders:
BO 6(7, 8, 9, 10, 11) sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. BO remaining sts for neck.
Front (make 2):
Follow the same instructions as for the Back until armholes.
Shape Neck:
Work one side at a time. BO 3(4, 4, 5, 5, 6) sts at the beginning of the next row. Continue to BO 3 sts at the neck edge every other row.
Shape Shoulders:
When armhole measures the same as Back, shape shoulders same as for Back.
Sleeves (make 2):
Using long tail cast on, CO 40(42, 44, 46, 48, 50) sts.
Work in stockinette stitch, increasing 1 st each side every 6th row 10 times. Work even until sleeve measures 18(18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 20.5) inches.
BO all sts.
Finishing:
Join shoulder seams. Sew sleeves to body, matching markers. Sew side seams and sleeve seams.
Using crochet hook, work 1 round of single crochet around front edges and neck.
Weave in all ends and block to measurements.