Wholegrain Men's Cardigan

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A modern take on Grandpa's favorite cardigan, contrasting trim and cabled details make this waffle knit sweater fun to knit and wear! This comfy, midweight cardigan in 10 sizes (XS to L and 1X through 6X) is knit from the bottom up in one piece with raglan shaping. The cozy, “grandpa sweater” look combines a waffle knit texture with braided cabled seamlines and narrow striped detailing—in both crew neck (with standup collar) and V-neck options. With just a bit of seaming to finish, this cardigan is a speedy, relaxing project for any knitter.

Male Cardigan shown in: Stone Soup DK

Shown here: size M in Bare Naked Wools Better Breakfast DK, color Biscotti with Mocha detailing

Matching Motif: Multigrain Pullover (Unisex)

Suggested Yarns:

 Stone Soup DK, Better Breakfast DK, Kent DK, Ginny DK, Ghillie Sport/DK, Confection Sport, Targhee Tango Sport, or any DK/sport yarn that knits to pattern gauge. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.

Finished Size:

33(36.5, 40, 43.5, 47, 50.5, 54.25, 57.75, 61.25, 65) inches / 84(92.5, 101.5, 110.5, 119.5, 128, 137.5, 146.5, 155.5, 165) cm around chest to fit with 4 to 7 inches / 10 to 18 cm of ease

Yarn Requirements: 
Main Color (MC): 1100(1225, 1325, 1425, 1525, 1650, 1775, 1925, 2050, 2225) yards / 1000 (1125, 1225, 1300, 1400, 1525, 1625, 1750, 1875, 2025) meter
Contrasting Color (CC): 35(40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 85) yards / 35(40, 45, 50, 55, 55, 60, 65, 70, 80) meters

Gauge:
18 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch (knit flat and washed)
18 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in pattern stitch on larger needle (knit flat and washed)

Needles:
size 7US (4.5 mm) circular needles and DPNs (or size to obtain correct gauge)
size 5US (3.75 mm) circular needles and DPNs (or .75 mm smaller than gauge needle)