Ezia

Introducing the Ezia Cardigan, a beautifully crafted, seamless cardigan designed to be worked from the top down. This stylish piece starts with a delicate collar and expertly shapes the neckline using short rows, ensuring a perfect fit. The cardigan features convenient underarm sleeve stitches that are temporarily placed on waste yarn, allowing for seamless construction and easy finishing. After completing the body, simply pick up the stitches to knit the button bands, creating a polished and professional look.

**Gauge:** This Ezia Cardigan achieves a gauge of 23 stitches x 30 rounds, which equals 10x10cm in stockinette stitch when using 3.5mm (US4) needles—essential for achieving the desired fit and drape.

**Sizes:** The Ezia Cardigan is available in a range of sizes from XS to XXL, accommodating a finished bust circumference of 80, 86, 92, 100, 112, and 122 cm, making it a versatile addition to your wardrobe.

Materials Required:

For this cardigan, you're going to need:

• Purple Laine, Purple chinée (150m for 50g): 285g for XS, 320g for S, 335g for M, 370g for L, 435g for XL, and 500g for XXL. Alternatively, you can use 850m, 960m, 1100m, 1200m, 1300m, or 1500m of another sport weight yarn that matches the gauge (color 1).
• Purple Laine, Purple chinée (150m for 50g): 24g for XS/S, 27g for M, 27g for L, 30g for XL, and 30g for XXL. Alternatively, you can use 70m, 70m, 80m, 80m, 90m, or 90m of another sport weight yarn that matches the gauge (color 2).
• 3.5mm (US4) circular needles or any needles necessary to achieve the correct gauge.
• 3 stitch markers to aid in your project.
• A 3.5mm hook and some waste yarn for the provisional cast-on method.
• A cable needle for those intricate stitch patterns.
• 8 buttons for sizes XS to L and 9 buttons for sizes XL and XXL to finish off this elegant cardigan.

This Ezia Cardigan knitting pattern offers both novice and experienced knitters an enjoyable project that results in a fantastic everyday wear piece. Perfect for layering in any season, the Ezia Cardigan will quickly become a favorite in your handmade wardrobe. Whether you're looking for a cozy addition to your fall wardrobe or a lightweight cover-up for summer evenings, this pattern is sure to inspire your creativity. Download your free or paid pattern today and begin your crafting journey with Ezia!