A dolman cardigan is knitted from side to side, from one cuff to the other. Eyelet rounds, knitted in garter stitch bands, and large buttons give this simple sweater stylish impact.
Finished Size 32½ (36, 41, 45, 49½ , 53½ )" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn Brown Sheep Serendipity Tweed (60% cotton, 40% wool; 210 yd [192 m]/100 g): #ST84 Nebraska wheat (light brown), 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins.
Yarn Weight #4 - Medium
Needles Sleeve cuffs—size 10 (6 mm). Sleeves and body—size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holder or waste yarn; tapestry needle; two 1⅜ " buttons; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle.
Originally Published Interweave Knits Spring 2010