Black Oak Cardigan
sweater knitting pattern

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A fresh cardigan top to knit in 11 sizes (XXS to L) and [1X to 6X] with a simple openwork body and solid sleeves. Worked flat from the hem up, this classic top spans the seasons with all the variations a wardrobe staple should have—two neck shapes, two sleeve lengths (or sleeveless finish!), and two body lengths. Work in a plant-based blend for spring and summer or in a cozy wool for fall-into-winter.

Shown here in size M / 39.75 inches: long version with long sleeves and V-neck finish, knit in Special Edition DK, color Season of the Witch with Vernell buttons; short version with short sleeves and crewneck finish, knit in The G.O.A.T. Fingering, color Simone with Margit buttons.

Suggested Yarns: 
The G.O.A.T Fingering, Special Edition DK, Fresh Sport, Zealand Sport, Hempshaugh 2.0 Fingering, Camel + Silk, Modern Deco Sport, Cupid Fingering, Better Breakfast Fingering, Blues Singer Fingering, Punta Arenas Sport, Polwarth Sport, Jacob Fingering,  or any soft yarn that knits to pattern gauge
  
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement

Finished Size:
27.75(31.75, 35.75, 39.75, 43.75)[47.75, 51.75, 55.75, 59.75, 63.75, 67.75] inches / 70.5(80.5, 91, 101, 111)[121.5, 131.5, 141.5, 152, 162, 172] cm in chest circumference (washed and blocked) to fit with 2 to 4 inches / 5 to 10 cm of ease

Yarn requirements:
Long body, sleeveless: 570(650, 730, 810, 920)[1025, 1130, 1265, 1380, 1525, 1650] yards / 525(595, 675, 745, 845)[945, 1035, 1155, 1265, 1395, 1515] meters 
Short body, sleeveless: 480(545, 615, 680, 780)[870, 955, 1080, 1185, 1315, 1430] yards / 445(505, 565, 625, 715)[795, 875, 995, 1085, 1205, 1315] meters 
Long body, long sleeve: 920(1010, 1115, 1200, 1340)[1480, 1610, 1775, 1930, 2095, 2265] yards / 845(925, 1025, 1105, 1225)[1355, 1475, 1625, 1765, 1915, 2075] meters
Short body, long sleeve: 795(875, 965, 1035, 1160)[1285, 1395, 1550, 1685, 1840, 1990] yards / 725(805, 885, 945, 1065)[1175, 1275, 1425, 1545, 1685, 1825] meters
For short sleeve: subtract 245(255, 285, 285, 310)[345, 360, 385, 420, 440, 480] yards / 220(230, 260, 260, 280)[320, 330, 350, 380, 400, 440] meters

Buttons:
For v-neck: 6(6, 6, 6, 6)[6, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7] buttons for short version / 7(7, 7, 7, 8)[8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 9] buttons for long version that measure .625 inch / 15 mm in diameter
For crewneck: 7(7, 7, 8, 8)[8, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10] buttons for short version / 9(9, 9, 9, 9)[10, 10, 10, 11, 11, 11] buttons for long version that measure .625 inch / 15 mm in diameter

Gauge:
24 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm on larger needle in openwork pattern stitch (washed and air-dried)
22 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on larger needle (washed and air-dried)

Needles:
size 5US (3.75 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge
size 3US (3.25 mm) for neck, armhole, and hem ribbing (or .5 mm smaller than gauge needle)  
Note: needle size required to achieve gauge in plant fiber blends vs wool may vary considerably; always aim for correct gauge, regardless of needle size recommended

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