Leaving Cardigan
knitting pattern

A feminine cardigan or pullover in nine sizes (XXS/XS/S/M/L/1X/2X/3X/4X) with a loose hem and high, A-line shape, close-fitting through bust and sleeves, which features a panel of curling openwork leaves at center front and back, as well as the lower sleeve. A short flare of twisted-rib trim edges the hem, sleeves, front bands, and scoop neck.

Cardigan shown here in Modern Deco Sport, shade Chrome

Pullover shown here in: Shetlandia Sport, Emsket shade
 
Suggested Yarns: 

Modern Deco Sport, Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, Shetlandia Sport, or any soft, relaxed sport yarn that knits to pattern gauge. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in a variation in size.

Finished Size:

Cardigan: 32.25(35.25, 38.25, 41.5, 44.5, 47.5, 50.5, 53.5, 56.5) inches/82(89.5, 97.5, 105, 113, 120.5, 128.5, 136, 144) cm around chest at underarm (to fit with –1 to +3 inches of ease)

Pullover: 31(34.5, 37.5, 40.5, 43.5, 46.5, 49.5, 52.5, 55.5) inches/79, 87, 95, 103, 110, 118, 126, 134, 141) cm around chest at underarm (to fit with –1 to +3 inches of ease)

Yarn Requirements:

1075(1200, 1350, 1500, 1650, 1775, 1950, 2125, 2300) yards/975(1100, 1225, 1375, 1500, 1625, 1775, 1950, 2100) m

Buttons:

For cardigan only: 8(8, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10) buttons, .375 inches (10 mm) in diameter

Gauge:

21 sts and 31 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette on body needle, washed and blocked

23 sts and 31 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in Large Leaf pattern on body needle, washed and blocked

Needles:

Size 4US (3.5mm) for body (or size to obtain correct gauge)

Size 5US (3.75mm); one size larger than body needle) for rib trims

Size 3US (3.25mm; one size smaller than body needle) for rolled edging