Open, Two-Colour Cardigan // Design By Fatimah Hinds

This relaxed cardigan is the epitome of style and interest. Fascinating combinations of slipped stitch textures show off the rich colours, while the one-piece construction allows it all to remain delectably, deliciously easy.

• yarn: 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash DK in Birch (MC)
  2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash DK in Songbird (CC) (256 yd / 234 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 100% superwash merino)
• needles: Size 8 US / 5 mm circular needles, 48" / 120 cm long
  Size 8 US / 5 mm DPNs
  Size 5 US / 3.75 mm DPNs
  Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
• gauge: 18 sts and 30 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Slipped st on 8 US / 5 mm needles, after blocking
  20 sts and 24 rows = 4" / 10 cm in St st on 8 US / 5 mm needles, after blocking
  For accurate sizing, always take time to check finished gauge.
• finished measurements: Chest: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58)" / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117,127, 137, 147.5) cm
  Intended to be worn with 2 - 4" / 2.5 - 5 cm positive ease.

Pattern includes a 5-page PDF