Sizes
(XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL
Measurements of the cardigan
Bust circumference: (104) 111 (118) 126 (133) 141 (147) 152 cm [(41) 43.75 (46.5) 49.5 (52.25) 55.5 (58) 59.75 inches]. Length*: (62) 63 (65) 67 (69) 71 (72) 73 cm [(24.5) 24.75 (25.5) 26.25 (27.25) 28 (28.25) 28.75 inches].
Yarn
Sandnes Garn Fritidsgarn (100% wool, 50 g = 70 m)
Yarn quantity
Mørk gråmelert 1055: (600) 650 (700) 750 (800) 850 (900) 950 g
Recommended needles
Circular needles 5 and 5,5 mm, 40 and 80 cm [US 8 and 9, 16 and 32”].
Double pointed needles 5 mm [US 8] (unless you use the magic loop method).
Notions
6 buttons. Ø 25 mm [1”]
Gauge
15 sts x approx. 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4”] in stockinette stitch on 5,5 mm [US 9] needles.
Construction
Foundation Cardigan Man is worked top down with shorts rows to shape the neckline. Raglan increases are worked simultaneously. When all the increases have been worked, the sleeves rest while the back and front pieces are worked back and forth. Then the sleeves are worked in the round. Front and neck egdes are worked after and then buttons are attached.
Size guide
The sizes (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL are designed to fit a chest circumference of approx. (80-86) 86-94 (94-102) 102-108 (108-116) 116-122 (122-128) 128-134 cm [(31.5-33.75) 33.75-37 (37-40.25) 40.25-42.5 (42.5-45.75) 45.75-48 (48-50.5) 50.5-52.75”]. Foundation Cardigan is designed with approx. 10-20 cm [4-7.75”] of positive ease, allowing you to choose how loose or fitted you’d like it to be. In the photo, Foundation Cardigan is shown with a positive ease of approx. 20 cm [7.75"].
Find your personal bust circumference by measuring around your chest (or the largest part of your upper body). Then, compare this measurement to the finished garment measurements listed at the beginning of the pattern. Positive ease is the difference between your body measurement and the measurements of the cardigan.
For example, if your bust circumference is 98 cm [38.5”], a size M will give you a positive ease of 20 cm [7.75”]
(118 cm – 98 cm = 20 cm) [38.5” – 30.75” = 7.75”].
The pattern will be sent as a PDF-file to your email.
When knitting Foundation Cardigan Man, you may find the following videos helpful:
2-stitch buttonhole
Pick up stitches for the front band
Pick up stitches for the neckline
M1R
M1L
M1-Rp
M1-Lp
German short rows
M1T
Tubular bind off
