Courie In Cardigan Knitting Pattern

“Courie in” is a Scottish phrase meaning to “snuggle up” - and it’s the perfect name for this oversized, supremely warm, wrap front cardigan. This is a real winter warmer, ideal for nestling into with a mug of cocoa on a cold day. And it’s so quick to knit! This cardigan has a slightly unusual construction. Sleeves are knitted first from cuff to centre back, then both sleeves are joined with a three needle bind off. Stitches are picked up at the bottom edge from armpit to armpit and worked down to the hem to form the back. Then stitches are picked up round the front to form the garter stitch wrap front. In this new version of the pattern we include instructions for nine sizes to fit busts from 26” to 60” and variations for three-quarter sleeves and a shorter body.

Yarn: Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Merino Bulky in Heather Grey. 5 (6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 18) skeins = 530 (654, 763, 981, 1090, 1308, 1526, 1635, 1880) yards

Dimensions

To fit bust: 26-28 (30-32, 34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56, 58-60)“

Across back: 13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29)”

Sleeve length: 15 (15, 16, 17, 17.5, 18.5, 18.5, 19.5, 20)“

¾ Sleeve length: 11 (11, 12, 12, 12.5, 13.5, 13.5, 13.5, 14)”

Upper arm circumference: 12 (12.5, 13, 14, 14.5, 16, 17, 17.5, 18)”

Length armpit to hem: 13.5 (14.5, 15.5, 16.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 20.5, 21.5)”

Needles: 100cm/40” 8mm/US11 circular needle, 8mm/US11 dpns if you wish to avoid using “magic loop”.

Gauge: 10sts x 17 rows = 4” in Double Moss Stitch after blocking. Note that the weight of the cardigan whilst damp will cause it to stretch out more than a small swatch will.

Extras: Crochet hook for weaving in loose ends, stitch markers.