Wildmere Cardigan

This long elegant cardigan has a very unusual construction, that is as entertaining to knit as it is a fun to figure out. The sweater is worked in every which direction; bottom-up, top-down, sideways and diagonally, for a completely seamless garment. The design has a contemporary silhouette with a modified dolman sleeve and features an open front with a generous drapey full length collar, diagonally knitted arms with a raised seam-stitch running from shoulder-top to wrist, and seed-stitch edgings all around. Flattering for curvy and straight figures alike, the optional hip shaping makes this garment easy to fit to your body type.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)”, Hip: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)”
The cardigan pictured is a size 36 bust; garment is meant to be worn with 0” to 2” of ease.
total length: 27 (27.25, 27.5, 27.75, 28.25, 28.5, 28.5)”
*See the notes below for tips on how to adjust the length.

MATERIALS
Knitpicks Swish DK 100% superwash wool, [50g/123y]- 9 (10, 10, 12, 12, 13, 14) balls
Size 9 US 36” circular needle and set of double-pointed needles
Size 11 US needle for 3-needle bind-off.
Stitch markers.
Stitch holder or waste yarn
Yarn needle

GAUGE
16.25 sts and 26 rows in stockinette and seed-stitch. Swatch measurements are taken after blocking. Use the same blocking method you intend to use on the garment, i.e. wet block or steam block.