Common Ground by Elizabeth Smith is a top-down, seamless cardigan featuring a garter stitch yoke, lace panel waist and an optional hood for a more casual, cozy look. Originally released at the beginning of my design career in 2010, Smith revamped it and re-published it in 2020. It features 9 different sizes and lots of detailed instructions.
SIZES:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENTS (with fronts overlapping):
34 (37.5, 42, 45.75, 49) (53, 57.25, 61.25, 65.5)” / 86 (95, 107, 116, 124) (135, 145, 156, 166) cm. Shown in Size 2 (37.5”/95 cm).
Picking Your Size:
Choose a size that is approx 2-4”/5-10 cm larger than your actual bust measurement, depending on your preferred fit.
GAUGE:
15 sts & 22 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st
Errata: In the diamond lace pattern, on row 7, it should read that you repeat from to 7 sts before the marker (not 8).*
MATERIALS
- US 10/6 mm 32”/80 cm circ needle and DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Extra US 10/6 mm circ (any length) – for hood’s 3 needle bind-off.
- US 9/5.5 mm DPNs, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge – for sleeve cuffs.
- US 9/5.5 mm 60”/150 cm (or you can use two 32”/80 cm circs), or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge – for front bands.
- Stitch markers.
- Removable marker.
- Tapestry needle.
- Scrap yarn.