Versatile Unisex Lightweight Cardigan Knitting Pattern: Dock and Cabin Design

This lightweight, drop shoulder cardigan in three sizes (S-M/L-2X/3X-5X) with an oversized fit is so soft, comfy, and versatile that it can be worn indoors or out, alone over loungewear or layered over jeans and boots. The fit works well for women and men alike; an allover knit/purl texture and cabled details lend visual substance to an otherwise airy fabric with flattering drape. Constructed from flat knit, portable pieces in easy to learn patterns, this addictive knit is an engaging deep winter or summer vacation project. To learn more about the design process of Dock and Cabin, read the  

 

Shown here in , color Pumice

Matching Motif:

  
 7 buttons that are .625 inches in diameter
  
Suggested Yarns: 
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Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.
   

Finished Size:
45.25(54.5, 64.25) inches / 115(138.5, 163) cm in circumference around chest (buttoned) to fit with 6 to 12 inches of ease

Yarn Requirements:
2125 (2625, 3025) yards / 1950(2400, 2775) m

23 sts and 34 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch on gauge needle (unblocked)

25 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in pattern stitch on gauge needle (washed and dried flat)

size 5US (3.75 mm) for or size to obtain correct gauge

size 3US (3.25 mm) for ribbed trims (or .5 mm smaller than gauge needle)

size 2US (2.75 mm) for rolled hems (or 1 mm smaller than gauge needle)

cable needle that is several sizes smaller than gauge needle