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.

SKILL LEVEL:
Advanced beginner

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 stitches & 22 rows = 4/10 cm in Stockinette stitch

Designer Note: if you want to omit the hood, take out approx 50 (50, 60, 60, 60, 60, 65, 65, 65) yds from the totals above.

Errata:In the diamond lace pattern, on row 7, it should read that you repeat fromto 7 sts before the marker (not 8).*

Common Ground PDF Ecological Wool – 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins, shown in Antique 8019.

Needles and notions are not included

The cardigan is knit using:US 10 32 cm circular needle and DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge.Extra US 10 (any length) for hoods 3 needle bind-off.US 9 DPNs, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge, for sleeve cuffs.US 9 60 (or you can use two 32/80 cm circs), or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge, for front bands.