The Belfast Cardigan is a cross between the trendy grandpa sweater and a smoking jacket. The heavy enveloping cables and plush garter-stitch shawl collar make this cardigan an essential winter layer for men and women.

 

Finished Size

41¾ (47, 51¾, 57)“ chest circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 47”; modeled with 7” of positive ease. 

 

Yarn

Imperial Yarn Erin (100% wool; 225 yd 206 m/4 oz 113 g): rain, 8 (9,10, 11) skeins.

 

Needles 

Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 32” circular and set of double-pointed. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

 

Notions 

Markers; cable needle; stitch holders; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle; five 1 1/8” buttons.

 

Gauge

46 sts and 32 rows of Braid chart = 8¼“ wide and 5” tall on larger needle.

 

Difficulty Level: Intermediate