Cardinal Jacket

Cardinal Jacket 
Designed by Universal Yarn Design Team 

SIZE 
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X) 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 
Back Width: 14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24)"; to fit approximate bust measurements of 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)" 
Note: to find the right size, measure between your arms across your back. If you are between sizes, go down a size. If the back width is too wide, sleeves will not sit well on your shoulders. 

MATERIALS 
Universal Yarn Major (100% acrylic; 200g/328 yds) 
• 119 Crimson - 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins 
Needles: US Size 10 (6 mm) 40" circular or size needed to obtain gauge 
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers 

GAUGE 
15 sts x 20 rows = 4" in Shifting Horseshoes patt 
Save time, check your gauge. 

PATTERN NOTES 
This cozy open front cardigan is knit sideways. Armholes are formed binding off stitches and then casting on over the next row. Sleeves are knit flat, separately, and are joined to the armhole openings. 

Wear with the fronts hanging loose and open, or secure with your favorite shawl pin or stick. 

A blog post about this pattern can be found at this link.