Materials Needed & Measurements:

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Yarn in Fisherman
Yarn Measurements:
- 7 skeins (85 g per skein)
- Pattern uses approximately 505 g
- (Pattern can be made with 6 skeins, but optional additional length requires the 7th skein)
Gauge or Hook Size:
- US Size J 6.0 mm Crochet Hook
- Gauge: Approximately 10.5 stitches and 9 rows per 4”
Finished Pattern Size:
- One Size Fits Many (model is 5’6″ and thin)
  - Bust Circumference: 59”
  - Length: 32”
  - Sleeve Length: 30” (from upper mid-back point)
  - Cross Back: 26”
Other Tools:
- US Size 35, 19.0 mm Knitting Needle (for crocheted drop stitch work)
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle (to weave in ends)
- Stitch Markers (optional)

Abbreviations:

Ch 130
Half Double Crochet Section:
- Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each st across (128 sts)
- Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as st), hdc in each st across (128 sts)
- Rows 3 – 7: Repeat Row 2
Drop Stitch Section:
Row 8:
- Ch 1, make the loop long with hook and place on knitting needle (first drop st complete)
- Sk 1st hdc, drop st in next hdc and in each hdc across the row
- Do not work into the beginning ch 2 (it doesn’t count as a st)
- Remove knitting needle from loops (128 drop sts)
Row 9:
- Insert hook into first loop, yo and pull up a loop, ch 1, hdc in same loop
- Hdc in each loop across row, turn (128 sts)
Row 10:
- Ch 2, hdc in each st across, do not turn (128 sts)
Row 11: Repeat Row 8
Row 12: Repeat Row 9

Alternate between the Half Double Crochet Section and Drop Stitch Section until you’ve completed 4 Drop Stitch Sections.

Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in each st across (128 sts)
Rows 2 – 12: Repeat Row 1
- (The piece should measure approximately 32” long)
- Adjust length as needed by adding or removing rows.

Fold the rectangle lengthwise.
Seam from the inner edge outward, leaving approximately 3.75” openings on each side for the armholes.
Adjust opening size for a comfortable fit around the arm/wrist.

Ch 13
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across (12 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc blo in each st across (12 sts)
Repeat Row 2 until the piece is long enough to seam between the stitch markers on the cardigan.
Whip stitch seam the collar to the inside of the cardigan.

Ch 9
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across (8 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc blo in each st across (8 sts)
Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures 7 ¼ inches long (or to fit comfortably around the wrist).
Tie off and whip stitch ends together.
Whip stitch seam each cuff to the wrist openings on the cardigan.