Gloam is a boxy, versatile cardigan featuring easy knit and purl texture. Knit in pieces, this cardi is a fun and relaxing knit. Easily customize yours by adjusting the length, working stripes or a fade, or color-blocking!

Please note that the texture pattern is charted only. It is quite simple, and a great chart for beginners to follow!

This sweater is knit flat from the top down in pieces and seamed at the shoulders and sides. The sleeves are then picked up and worked in the round. Finally the front band is picked up and worked. Circular needles are recommended to accommodate the large stitch count and are needed for the sleeves.

Gloam is an oversized, open-front cardigan designed to be worn with 15-20” 38-51 cm of positive ease at the bust, including the front bands. The sleeve circumference is designed to fit with 8-12” 20.5-30.5 cm of positive ease.

Yarn: DK

Yardage: 
1118 (1256, 1380, 1518, 1656) {1725, 1891, 1960} yards 
1022 (1148, 1262, 1388, 1514) {1577, 1728, 1792} meters

Needles (suggested)

Main: US 4 / 3.5 mm 40” 100 cm length cable circular needle recommended 
Ribbing: US 3 / 3.0 mm 40” 100 cm length cable circular needle recommended

Gauge: 19 sts and 29 rows in stockinette after blocking

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {5, 6, 7, 8} 
Finished bust circumference (including front bands): 43.5 (48.75, 54, 59.25, 64.5) {69.5, 74, 79}” 
110 (123.5, 137, 150, 163.5) {176.5, 187.5, 201} cm

Finished Sleeve Circumference: 17 (18.5, 20.25, 22, 23.5) {25.25, 27, 28.75}” 
43 (47, 51.5, 55.5, 60) {64, 68.5, 72.5} cm

Pattern leaflet with Ravelry download code