Simple Cardigan 168 Vermont Fiber Pattern

Simple Cardigan is a classic women's cardigan knitting pattern from Vermont Fiber Designs (#168) by Sue McCain.

It's rated experienced only because the collar and sleeve caps are shaped with short rows; if you're comfortable with those, the rest is straightforward.

• Craft: Knitting
• Sizes: Women's XXS–6X; finished 26.5 (30.75, 34.75, 38, 42.25, 46.25, 50.5, 54.25, 57.25, 61.75, 64.75)", buttoned
• Yarn: Light worsted/sport weight wool blend, 1150 (1300, 1450, 1575, 1725, 1850, 2050, 2175, 2325, 2525, 2700) yds
• Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) circular, 29" or longer
• Gauge: 24 sts and 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette
• Skill level: Experienced (short-row shaping)
• Notions: Stitch markers in 2 colours, four ¾" buttons
• Format: Printed pattern

Good for: knitters who want to practise short-row shaping.