Please note that this listing is for a PDF knitting pattern, and not the finished garment.
A simple cardigan and a very relaxing knit with no wasted steps. Your swatches become your pockets! This versatile cardigan is an easy go-to for every outfit. Perfect for an air-conditioned office or a chilly day, the Potomac Cardigan is a classic design with patch pockets, worked from the top down in stockinette stitch, reverse stockinette in the sleeves (worked inside out!) and raglan shaping. This cardigan is meant to be worn open, which allows it to have more movement with less fabric in the front.
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7, 8]
For Bust Sizes: 30/32 (34/36, 38/40, 42/44) [46/48, 50/52, 54/56, 58/60]” / 76/81 (86/91, 97/102, 107/112) [117/122, 127/132, 137/142, 147/152] cm
Finished Sleeve Circumference:12 (12.75, 13.5, 15.75) [16.25, 17.25, 18, 18.75]” / 30.5 (32.5, 34.5, 40) [41.5, 44, 45.5, 47.5] cm
How to Choose a Size
This sweater is meant to be worn open, so choose your size based primarily on the recommended Bust Sizes above. It also has fitted sleeves, so also take the finished sleeve circumference into account.
Shown in size 1 on a 35.5”/90 cm bust and 10.5”/27 cm arm circumference.
Gauge
25.5 sts/35.5 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch worked flat (Use your pockets as your gauge swatches!)
Yarn Requirements
Havirland Hand Dyed Fingering Weight Yarn in Pax Sock (80/20 Merino/Nylon. 400 yds/100g) or another fingering weight wool or wool blend. Shown in the Lost After Dark colorway.
1490 (1740, 1940, 2130) [2320, 2420, 2590, 2770] yds / 1362 (1591, 1774, 1948) [2121, 2213, 2368, 2533] m or 4 (5, 5, 6) [6, 7, 7, 7] skeins
Note: Be sure to alternate skeins every other row if you are using a hand dyed yarn to insure color uniformity!
Materials
Highlighter or pen to mark directions for your size
24” or 32” US3/3.25mm circular needle for main sweater body, pockets, ribbing and front bands, DPNs (set of 4 or 5) US3/3.25mm for sleeves
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Scrap yarn
