This casual, shawl-collared cardigan in 10 sizes (XS to L and 1X to 6 X) features a chain link motif, accented by a richly ribbed collar and hems. The texture is highlighted equally well in a cozy, wooly yarn or a smooth blend as shown. The garment is knit from the hem up in portable pieces, with a choice of two body lengths. The shaped collar and button bands are incorporated into the construction, minimizing the finishing work involved.

Samples shown here: size M, long version in BNWs Modern Deco Sport, color Chrome and short version in Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, color Reindeer

Matching Motifs: Miami Cuban Cap, Mitts or Scarf

Suggested Yarns:

Modern Deco Sport, Finn Dandy 3- Ply Sport, Jacob’s Dream Sport, Confection Sport, Targhee Tango Sport, Shetlandia Sport, or any sport yarn that knits to pattern gauge. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.

Finished Size:

33.5(37.5, 41.5, 45.5, 49.5, 53.5, 57.5, 61.5, 65.5, 69.5) inches / 85(95.5, 105.5, 115.5, 125.5, 136, 146, 156, 166.5, 176.5) cm at chest (buttoned), to fit with 4 to 8 inches / 10 to 20 cm of ease

Yarn Requirements:
long version: 1635(1830, 2045, 2280, 2485, 2695, 2905, 3160, 3380, 3615) yards / 1495(1670, 1870, 2085, 2270, 2465, 2655, 2890, 3090, 3305) meters
short version: 1525(1705, 1915, 2135, 2320, 2525, 2820, 2955, 3170, 3380) yards / 1395(1560, 1750, 1950, 2120, 2310, 2580, 2700, 2900, 3090) meters

Buttons: 

6(7) buttons that are .75 inch / 2 cm in diameter for short(long) version

Gauge:
22 sts and 35 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch on larger needles (blocked)
28 sts and 35 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in cable pattern on larger needles (blocked)

Needles:
size 6US(4.0 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge plus cable needle several sizes smaller
size 4US(3.5 mm) for ribbed hems (or .5 mm smaller than gauge needle)