Dre

Dre is a refined cardigan with deep pockets and crisp broken rib hem finished off with an i-cord bind off. The cardigan features a hybrid of saddle shoulders and raglan sleeves. Slipped stitches give a unique look for an illusion of seams.

Size
XXS-XS-S (M1-M2-L1) L2-XL-XXL

This cardigan is meant to be worn with positive ease. Choose a size with approx. 6’’/15 cm positive ease at bust circumference.

Finished measurements
Bust circumference: 35.4-37.8-40.2 (42.5-44.1-45.7) 48-52-56.7’’ / 90-96-102 (108-112-116) 122-132-144 cm

Body length from underarm: 20.3-20.3-20.3 (21.8-21.8-21.8) 22.7-23.3-23.3’’ / 51.5-51.5-51.5 (55.5-55.5-55.5) 58-59.5-59.5 cm

Yarn
Walcot Yarns Opus (70 % Falkland merino, 30 % baby alpaca, 325 m/100 g), or other sport weight yarn.

3-4-4 (4-4-5) 5-5-5 skeins

Yardage
1040-1150-1260 (1310-1420-1585) 1640-1695-1750 yards / 950-1050-1150 (1200-1300-1450) 1500-1550-1600 m

Needles
US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles, or needles that give you the right gauge.

Gauge
20 sts x 26 rows = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm in stockinette stitch, knit flat (after blocking).

Other
8 sts markers, cable needle, scrap yarn, tapestry needle, two extra dpns, 6 buttons (1’’/2.5 cm diameter).