This free knitting pattern for an extra easy, extra fabulous women's sweater is a 4-page PDF on US Letter paper. It includes instructions for sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X, and 2X, with finished chest measurements of 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) inches. The pattern number is 70517AD.
What the pattern includes
The pattern specifies Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn in Oatmeal, with 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) balls needed. You'll use size 13 [9 mm] needles and four 1-inch buttons. The gauge is 8 stitches and 12 rows per 4 inches in Stockinette stitch. The cardigan is worked in one piece beginning at the lower back. A corrections note dated January 28, 2008 is applied.
Printing and sizing tips
Print the PDF at actual size on US Letter paper. To choose your size, measure your chest and compare it to the finished chest sizes listed. For the sleeve edging, you'll pick up and knit about 32 (36, 36, 36, 40) stitches along the wrist edge, then knit 8 rows and bind off.
