Common Ground Kit

Common Ground by Elizabeth Smith is a top-down, seamless cardigan featuring a garter stitch yoke, lace panel waist and an optional hood for a more casual, cozy look. Originally released at the beginning of her design career in 2010, Smith revamped it and re-published it in 2020. It features 9 different sizes and lots of detailed instructions.  SKILL LEVEL: Advanced beginner SIZES: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENTS (with fronts overlapping): 34 (37.5, 42, 45.75, 49) (53, 57.25, 61.25, 65.5)” / 86 (95, 107, 116, 124) (135, 145, 156, 166) cm. Shown in Size 2 (37.5”/95 cm). Picking Your Size: Choose a size that is approx 2-4”/5-10 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on your preferred fit. GAUGE: 15 stitches & 22 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette stitch Designer Note: if you want to omit the hood, take out approx 50 (50, 60, 60, 60, 60, 65, 65, 65) yds from the totals above. Errata: In the diamond lace pattern, on row 7, it should read that you repeat from to 7 sts before the marker (not 8).*  Common Ground PDF Ecological Wool or Eco+ -  2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4)  skeins, shown in Antique 8019. Needles and notions are not included The cardigan is knit using: US 10 32”/80cm circular needle and DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge. Extra US 10 (any length) for hood’s 3 needle bind-off. US 9 DPNs, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge, for sleeve cuffs. US 9 60” (or you can use two 32”/80 cm circs), or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge, for front bands.