DIY Kit - Cropped Fisherman Cardigan

Cropped Fisherman Cardigan is a cropped chunky, cable cardigan designed to look great on everybody. The back panel features a bold cable motif, while the front panels and sleeves feature garter stitch. The cardigan is knit flat from the back panel, over the shoulders and down the front panels, before picking up stitches for the sleeves and seaming the sides. The pattern includes both a chart and written directions for the cabled portion.

Level: Intermediate

Sizes: S/M - L/XL

Time to complete: 6 - 10 hours

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• Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 Yarn 74 yds 68 m | 150 g 5.3 oz each, 100% merino wool
• Size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles 20'' (50 cm) in length - OPTIONAL
• Size US 19 (15 mm) cable needle - OPTIONAL
• Pattern
• Loopy Mango project bag

 NOTE: A tapestry needle may be helpful when seaming and securing all loose ends.

Buttons can be added to this style to make it your signature piece.

Fiber Content Note: Merino No. 5 TWEED colors Flamingo, Stardust and Blacksmith have different fiber content: 80% Merino Wool, 14% Wool, 6% Viscose

Care: Dry clean or hand wash cold, lay flat to dry. Please test any washing/drying method on a small swatch to ensure you like the end result. Note that exposing wool to heat (hot water) or agitation (machine washing) will cause it to felt.

Yarn made in Italy, kit assembled in the USA.

Shown in Mustard and Midnight. 

Helpful video tutorials for this project:

1. How to knit the Urban Fisherman Cable
2. How to knit the front panels of a cardigan
3. How to K2TOG
4. How to rib stitch
5. How to garter stitch
6. How to SSK
7. How to pick up stitches for sleeves
8. How to seam
9. How to pick up stitches for the neckband