Summer Open Cardigan

Knit this summer cardigan on larger than usual needles for worsted weight yarn to give it a nice soft and easy fitting look. Quick to make and beautiful in solids or variegated yarns! This sweater is knitted in one piece beginning at the neck edge. Sizes- x-small, small, medium, large, x-large, xx-large. Finished measurements: Chest (as worn open)- 33 (37, 42, 46, 50, 54) ins. Length- 18 (19, 20, 20, 22, 22) ins. Materials- worsted weight yarn: approx. 650 (695; 795; 965; 1,060; 1,125) yards. 29 inch circular needles sizes 10½ and 8; 16 inch circular needles size 10½; double point needles sizes 10½ and 8 or sizes required to get the gauge. Scrap yarn, stitch markers, blunt darning needle. Gauge- using the larger needles in stockinette st, 14 sts equal 4 inches. This is a loose gauge for worsted weight yarn and is necessary for proper drape.