Still looking at making some dark solid sweaters I can wear for work that will match a lot of things. This cardigan is very soft, and will work with a lot of different outfits. The pattern is based on a stitch I found in a book - shells and arcs that was really easy to do.


Cast on in multiples of 8 + 5
Row 1: sc, * ch 5, sk 3, sc. Repeat from * to end with the sc
Row 2: ch 3, 3 dc in the ch space, * ch 3, sc in the next chain space, ch 3, 3 dc in the ch space. Repeat from * ending with a dc
Row 3: ch 6, sc in the 4th dc from the previous row, *ch 5, sc in the 1st dc from the previous row, ch 5, sc in the 4th dc of the previous row. Repeat from * ending with a sc
Row 4: ch 6, * sc in the ch space of the previous row, ch 3, 3 dc in the chain space of the previous row, ch 3. Repeat from * ending with a dc.
Repeat rows 2-4 until you get your desired length.





This pattern is like most of my cardigans - make a back panel then male two side panels that are slightly smaller than 1/2 the width of the back panel. Sew together leaving arm holes. Then pick up stitches for the arms to your desired length. Then add a collar and pockets.