Calm Cardigan
Designed by Rachel Brockman

Every closet needs a duster cardigan that is equal parts elegant and cozy. Whether you are lounging around the house with your special someone on a Sunday afternoon or out with friends for brunch and mimosas, that long cardigan will always appear effortlessly chic. Knit in two colors of Dona, the Calm Cardigan is sure to become an essential piece you’ll love knitting. The tie waist makes for a flattering fit, and you can wrap yourself up even more for chilly afternoons. Subtle colorwork adds visual interest and pockets make the design even more of an everyday wardrobe staple. Throw it on over a dress, a jumpsuit, or even your favorite pajamas; it really goes with everything!

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Shown in Small size with 2” negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 34½ (38½, 42, 46, 50½, 54½, 58, 62)” with neck bands overlapping
Length: 35¾ (36¼, 37¼, 38, 39, 39½, 40½, 41¼)”
Belt Length: 56 (60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84)”
Belt Width: 2”

MATERIALS
Fibra Natura Dona (100% fine merino superwash; 50g/126 yds)
130 Steely (MC) – 10 (11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20) balls
127 Real Teal (CC) – 10 (11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20) balls
Needles: US Size 10 (6 mm) 32” circular or longer or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 9 (5.5 mm) 32” circular or longer
Notions: Tapestry needle, waste yarn, stitch markers

GAUGE
14 sts x 20 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch (St st) holding MC and CC together as 1 strand
Save time check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This duster-length cardigan is a soothing project with interesting details. Two strands of yarn are held together throughout the pattern for a thick and extremely cozy fabric. It is knit flat in pieces and seamed. During finishing, belt loops, a belt, and pockets are added to make this garment the most wearable item in your wardrobe.

The Calm Cardigan is available as part of e-book , and as an individual pattern through .