Arbois Cardigan

Long, light, and gently shaped, with deep pockets and a versatile collar, Arbois is a gorgeous layer for cooler days.

Wear Arbois however you like; the generous length and comfortable fit make Arbois pretty over jeans or a dress. The collar, left open, frames your shoulders and neck prettily. Or, buttoned up, the collar slouches comfortably like a cowl.

I hope you enjoy the understated texture and the seamless construction in this relaxing and satisfying knit.

Skill Level easy-intermediate

Finished Measurements

Finished bust (buttoned) 35¾ (38½, 42½, 46¾, 51, 55¼)"
Length 27½ (28½, 29, 29¾, 30¼, 31¼)"
Intended to be worn with 2-4" positive ease
Photographs show size 38½" worn on 36" bust

Yarn

10 (11, 12, 13, 15, 16) skeins Quince & Co Chickadee 100% wool,
181 yards/50 grams per ball (shown in Split Pea)

Gauge

23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Stockinette Stitch, blocked

Needles

24-32" circular needles and one set of dpn’s in:
3.75 mm/US 5 (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Other Supplies

10 (10, 10, 11, 11, 11) buttons
6 stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn for holding stitches, spare circular needle, blunt yarn needle

PS: A note about the yarn requirements
The sample shown used every bit of 10 skeins, so the pattern says 11. Chickadee is a wonderfully bouncy yarn, but this means it tends to go through yardage more enthusiastically than other yarns. You will quite possibly need less yarn than specified.

Related Pages to help you with Arbois

Sewing Buttons on to your Knitting

Kitchener Stitch Cheat Card

Simplicity Itself: The Arbois Cardigan Collar

Knitting Techniques: Knit-In Pockets