Recluse Cardigan PATTERN - Big Cotton

This listing is for the pattern only. After checkout, you will receive a digital copy of the pattern by email.  YOU WILL RECEIVE ALL FOUR CARDIGAN VERSIONS. The Recluse Cardigan can be made in Merino No. 5, Dream, Big Cotton, or Summer yarn. Please refer to the table below for specifics on each version of this project. Please note that the Dream edit of this cardigan uses two strands of yarn held together.  The actual pattern is the same for all versions, except for the neckband. Please note the specific instructions for each version in that section. MATERIALS & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (APPROX.) Yarn Needle Size Size Width (side seam to side seam) Length (shoulder to hem) Yarn Amount Merino No. 5 US 19 (15 mm) circ. needles, at least 32” (80 cm) in length Small/Medium 27” (68 cm) 25” (63 cm) 9 balls Medium/Large 30” (76 cm) 28” (71 cm) 11 balls Dream US 17 (12 mm) circ. needles, at least 32” (80 cm) in length Small/Medium 20” (50 cm) 20” (50 cm) 10 balls Medium/Large 22” (55 cm) 22” (55 cm) 12 balls Big Cotton US 17 (12 mm) circ. needles, at least 32” (80 cm) in length Small/Medium 28” (71 cm) 25” (63.5 cm) 13 balls Medium/Large 30.5” (77 cm) 28” (71 cm) 15 balls Summer US 17 (12 mm) circ. needles, at least 32” (80 cm) in length Small/Medium 20” (50 cm) 23” (58 cm) 6 balls Medium/Large 23” (58 cm) 24” (60 cm) 7 balls   Note: All versions of this cardigan can be done on 32’’ (80 cm) circulars. Magic loop will need to be used for the sleeves. To avoid magic loop you can use 20’’ (50 cm) circulars or DPNs for the sleeves. GAUGE Merino No. 5: Stockinette on size US 19 (15 mm) needles: 4 sts/3” (7.5 cm), 8 rows/4” (10 cm) Dream: Stockinette on size US 17 (12 mm) needles with yarn held double: 8 sts, 11 rows /4” (10 cm) Big Cotton: Stockinette on size US 17 (12 mm) needles: 5 sts, 7 rows/3” (7.5 cm) Summer: Stockinette on size US 17 (12 mm) needles: 9 sts, 9 rows/4” (10 cm)