Snowshoe - Men’s Cardigan

SIZE

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

To fit chest: 30-32, (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56, 58-60, 62-64) inches / 76.5-81.5, (86-91.5, 96.5-101.5, 106.5-111.5, 116.5-122, 127-132, 137-142, 147.5-152, 157.5-162.5) cm

MEASUREMENTS

Finished Chest Circumference: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68) inches / 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5) cm

Finished Length: 26 (26.5, 27, 27.5, 28, 28.75, 29.25, 29.75, 30.25) / 66 (67.5, 68.5, 70, 71, 73, 74.5, 75.5, 77) cm

Pictured cardigan: Size L (48” / 122 cm) worn on a 41” (104 cm) chest.

PATTERN INFORMATION

This comfy cable-knit cardigan is the perfect pattern for men looking to work up a cozy cardigan of their own! A classic design with neat, symmetrical cables and 6 toggle buttons, the Snowshoe Cardigan is worked in three flat pieces from the bottom up and includes drop-shoulder sleeves that are picked up and worked in the round. The double-knit button band is picked up and worked from the bottom right front, is increased along the right front neckline, then decreased along the left front neckline to create a folding collar before binding off at the bottom left front using Italian method.

With cable work, buttonholes, seaming, working flat and in the round, and tubular bind-offs, this cardigan is a great choice for any knitter looking to advance their garment-making skills to the next level, and it’s sure to be a wardrobe favorite!