PLOVER is a featherweight cardigan with clean lines and quiet texture. It is named for the birds whose cheery presence kept us company during Making Magazine No. 9 / SIMPLE’s memorable photoshoot on Popham beach. Knit in a rustic single ply at a loose gauge, this versatile sweater is just the thing for cool mornings on the coast or chilly evenings around a campfire. The pattern is worked seamlessly from the top down, allowing you to try it on as you go to ensure the perfect fit.

PATTERN DETAILS

SIZING, YARDAGE, YARN

Sizes by finished bust circumference: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72)“ / 101.5 (112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 183) cm
Suggested ease: Positive 10–14” / 25.5–35.5 cm
Yarn requirements: 1080 (1240, 1420, 1615, 1735, 1960, 2145, 2380, 2610) yd / 985 (1135, 1300, 1475, 1585, 1790, 1960, 2175, 2385) m fingering weight yarn

In the pattern photos, my sample uses Soka’pii by The Farmers Daughter Fibers (100% wool; 50 g / 248 yd / 226 m) and Brandi’s sample uses Romanian Merino by Moeke Yarns (100% wool; 50 g / 180 yd / 165 m).

TEST KNITTING ROUND-UP

SIZE 40 — Gina

Ease at bust: +6”
Ease at bicep: n/a
Modifications: added 2” to the body; added one strand of lace weight mohair

👉 See Gina’s project page on Ravelry
👉 Follow Gina on Instagram @inorgaknit

SIZE 44 — Heather

Ease at bust: +10”
Ease at bicep: +3”
Modifications: none

👉 See Heather’s project page on Ravelry
👉 Follow Heather on Instagram @heybulldogknits

SIZE 44 — Kyra

Ease at bust: +7”
Ease at bicep: +2”
Modifications: shortened the sleeves slightly

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SIZE 44 — Rosemarie

Ease at bust: +4”
Ease at bicep: +1”
Modifications: shortened the raglan by 1”

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SIZE 48 — Mel

Ease at bust: +10”
Ease at bicep: +1”
Modifications: none

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SIZE 48 — Stephanie

Ease at the bust: +7”
Ease at the bicep: 0
Modifications: added 2” to the body

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SIZE 48 — Courtlin

Ease at bust: +4”
Ease at bicep: +1”
Modifications: added length; 19” total from underarm

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SIZE 48 — Drea

Ease at bust: +12”
Ease at bicep: +1.5”
Modifications: none

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👉 Follow Drea on Instagram @maidenmet

SIZE 52 — Melanie

Ease at bust: +12”
Ease at bicep: +6”
Modifications: changed the decreases on the sleeves slightly

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SIZE 52 — Maribel

Ease at bust: +13.5”
Ease at bicep: +4”
Modifications: none

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SIZE 52 — Brandi

Ease at bust: n/a
Ease at bicep: n/a
Modifications: none

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SIZE 56 — Jenny

Ease at bust: +4”
Ease at bicep: +1”
Modifications: none

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SIZE 56 — Sarah

Ease at bust: +12”
Ease at bicep: +2.5”
Modifications: knit more rows to account for row gauge difference

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SIZE 60 — Katie

Ease at bust: +9”
Ease at bicep: +2”
Modifications: lengthened body by 4”

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SIZE 60 — Jacqui (designer)

Ease at bust: 10”
Ease at bicep: +1”
Modifications: none

SIZE 68 — Rachel

Ease at bust: +16”
Ease at bicep: n/a
Modifications: Rachel ended up shrinking her sweater to fit closer to the 64” — her Ravelry project notes are very helpful, click below to read!

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