Fickle Heart Hoodie - a knitting pattern

Often a change of heart means a change of clothes. Our moods lead us right into our closets in search of the appropriate outfit. Feeling sporty? A soft comfy hoodie is in order. Feeling sexy? We want to show off our curves with a body-hugging silhouette and lots of feminine details. With Fickle Heart both inclinations are satisfied in one button-front cardigan. The clingy fabric with cables galore is all woman, while an array of eyelets and the reverse stockinette hood make it breatheable and playful.

Created in collaboration with Malabrigo Yarn for their Freelance Patterns Project.

Sizes
XS (S, M)L, XL, XXL.
To fit bust: 79 (85.5, 92)101, 112, 121 cm / 31.5 (34.25, 37)40.5, 45, 48.5 inches.
The cardigan is designed to be worn with no ease or a small amount of negative ease at bust.
Sample shown in size M on 37” bust.

Yarn
5 (6, 7)7, 8, 9 skeins of Malabrigo Rios (100% merino; 100g / 210 yards).
Sample was made in colorway 57 English Rose.

Needles
4.5 mm / US #7 circular needle (80 cm / 32” long) and dpns.
4.0 mm / US #6 circular needle (60 cm / 24” long).
3.75 mm / US #5 circular needles (60 cm / 24” and 100 cm / 40” long).
5.0 mm / US #8 circular needle (60 cm / 24” long) or dpn (just for 3-Needle BO).

Other
Crochet hook and long scrap yarn for Provisional Cast-On, 9 (9, 9)10, 10, 10 buttons (about 1.9 cm / 0.75” in diameter), cable needle, interlocking stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving, stitch holders/scrap yarn.

Gauge
18 sts and 24 rows = 10 cm/4” in St st worked flat with 4.5mm / US #7 needles (after washing).
Take time to save time - check your gauge. If necessary, adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.