{"product_id":"first-cardigan-sweater-by-jared-flood","title":"First Cardigan Sweater by Jared Flood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is available on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/first-cardigan-sweater\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/first-cardigan-sweater\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRavelry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stylish sweater was designed as a friendly introduction to cardigan knitting. Written using accessible language and basic techniques, this top-down design boasts clean lines and a flawless fit. Thoughtful details such as contiguous ribbing from the collar through the raglan shoulder lines and a cord selvedge elevate this cardigan from standard fare to essential staple. With a myriad of customizable options like collar and sleeve style, body length, and three sizes of charming, optional patch pockets, your sweater will be completely unique and entirely your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#sizeinclusive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShare on social #FirstCardiganSweater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cardigan is worked flat from the top down. Knitting begins with the ribbed neckband, followed by a set of short rows to improve neckline fit. The raglan shoulder shaping begins during the short rows and continues throughout the yoke (the upper body).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completion of the yoke, body and sleeves are separated and sleeve stitches are held on waste yarn while the remainder of the sweater body is worked flat. Held sleeve stitches are then returned to the needles and each sleeve is worked circularly from underarm to cuff.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core pattern includes instructions for a standard ribbed neckband and long tapered sleeves; Appendix includes instructions for additional collar and sleeve options, including a fold-over neckband, a polo collar, and\/or bloused sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern provides three different body length options and two sleeve length options for differing styles. Choose from a semi-cropped, classic, or classic tall fit for the body length. The classic tall fit is recommended for wearers 5’9”\/175.5 cm and taller.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZES 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36 (40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60) (64, 68, 72, 76)” [91.5 (101.5, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152.5) (162.5, 172.5, 183, 193) cm] chest circumference, buttoned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit approximate chest sizes: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44) (46-48, 50-52, 54-56) (58-60, 62-64, 66-68, 70-72) inches [76-81.5 (86.5-91.5, 96.5-101.5, 106.5-112) (117-122, 127-132, 137-142) (147.5-152.5, 157.5-162.5, 167.5-172.5, 178-183) cm]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample A (Size 2): Laura is 5’5”\/165 cm tall and is modeling 6”\/15 cm positive ease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample B (Size 4): Anthony is 6’2”\/188 cm tall and is modeling 9”\/23 cm positive ease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample C (Size 3): Laura is 5’5”\/165 cm tall and is modeling 9½”\/24 cm positive ease. Cadence is 5’8”\/173 cm tall and is modeling 5¼”\/13.5 cm positive ease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample D (Size 3): Anthony is 6’2”\/188 cm tall and is modeling 6½”\/16.5 cm positive ease. Laura is 5’5”\/165 cm tall and is modeling 10½”\/26.5 cm positive ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.live\/collections\/brooklyn-tweed-imbue\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.live\/collections\/brooklyn-tweed-imbue\"\u003eBrooklyn Tweed Imbue Worsted\u003c\/a\u003e — 100% American Merino Wool (104 yards\/95 meters per 50g skein)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11 (12, 14, 15) (16, 16^, 18) (19, 20, 21, 22) skeins\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCropped striped sample (A) with two pockets photographed in Crepe \u0026amp; Carbon\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic tall sample (B) with ribbed folded neckband, bloused sleeves, and three pockets photographed in Warbler\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCropped polo collar sample (C) with three-quarter bloused sleeves photographed in Boro\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic polo collar sample (D) with two pockets photographed in Ash\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe marked skein counts “^” are near or exact to the listed yardage; consider adding an extra skein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYardage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 1110 (1240, 1375, 1465) (1570, 1660, 1790) (1915, 2050, 2170, 2275) yards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[1015 (1134, 1257, 1340) (1436, 1518, 1637) (1751, 1875, 1984, 2080) meters] of worsted weight wool yarn\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Yardage listed is the estimated maximum amount needed per size to make the core pattern garment variation with a classic length torso and tapered sleeves. Exact yardage may vary according to chosen sleeve shape and\/or collar variations. Working the body and\/or sleeves to the Tall length will require additional yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 stitches \u0026amp; 28 rows per 4”\/10 cm in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16”\/40 cm \u0026amp; 32”\/80 cm circular needles\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested size US 7 (4.5 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRibbing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16”\/40 cm \u0026amp; 32”\/80 cm circular needles\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2-3 sizes smaller than main needle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested size US 5 (3.75 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble-pointed needles (DPNs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sets total, in main and ribbing needle sizes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasting On\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo — Provisional Crochet Cast On\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo — 1x1 Rib Cabled Cast On\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo — Short Rows: German Method\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo — Ribbed Double Decreases\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatch Pockets\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlocking 101\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitwear Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 out of 5: Adventurous Beginner\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brooklyn Tweed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45355097522325,"sku":"01038194","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/2620\/2517\/files\/First_Cardigan_Sweater_by_Jared_Flood_BT_by_Brooklyn_Tweed_09_medium2.jpg?v=1724775901","url":"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.live\/products\/first-cardigan-sweater-by-jared-flood","provider":"Wool and Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}