Overview
Shiro Cardigan is a light and airy knit with clean lines, representing the Japanese word “Shiro (白)”. It’s a symbol of calm and simplicity. Instructions are written. The cardigan is worked top-down, contiguously, with saddle shoulder construction. You start with working German Short Rows to raise the back yoke, then work increases for sleeves and body. Body and sleeves are divided at underarm to be worked separately.

Acknowledgement
※This pattern is for personal use only. You are more than welcome to knit for your family members or friends. Sharing this pattern is prohibited. Selling products using this pattern commercially is not allowed. Please credit “Knits by Summer” to share the finished projects on social media.

Size & Measurements
1 (2) 3 (4) 5

Finished Circumference at Chest (after washing & blocking):
Approx. 107 (116) 127 (140) 155cm

Length (from mid back to bottom; button band at neck is excluded):
Approx. 53 (55) 58 (63) 66 cm

Shiro Cardigan is designed to have approximately 15cm ~ 20 cm of Positive Ease.

Formula:
Your Bust measurement + Positive Ease = Finished Bust Circumference

Gauge
21sts/28rows in stockinette stitch = 10 cm × 10cm

Materials
Long Sleeve Version: approx. 1150 (1225) 1350 (1500) 1650 meters
Short Sleeve Version: approx. 950 (1050) 1150 (1275) 1400 meters
※subject to change depending on your yarn choice.

Sample A 2 strands (fingering + lace) held together – sampled up on 4.00mm
• Sandnes Garn – Sunday (50g/235m) or any fingering weight yarns of equivalent
• De Rerum Natura – Bérénice (25g/210m) or any lace weight yarns of equivalent
Sample B 2 strands (fingering + lace) held together – sampled up on 4.00mm
• Nordic Yarn – Eco Cashmere (50g/225m) or any fingering weight yarns of equivalent
• Filcolana – Tilia (25g/210m) or any lace weight yarns of equivalent

Other Supplies
• 3.5mm circular needles (40cm & 80cm/100cm) for ribbing
• 4.0mm circular needles (40cm & 80cm/100cm) for stockinette stitch
• 1 Tapestry needle
• Stitch Markers
• Scissors
• Scrap yarns or stitch holder
※Choose the needle size based on your gauge swatch!