Acora Cardigan is the perfect accessory for all seasons. This is a classical raglan worked back and forth on long circular needles top-down with raglan increases. The sleeves are worked in the round on double pointed needles or with the magic loop technique. This pattern is so customizable depending on your preferences for length. This cardigan should be worn with 4-6 inches/10-15 cm in positive ease at chest.

Cardigan sizes: 6-7 years (8-9 years) 10-11 years (12-13 years).
The sizes 6-7 years (8-9 years) 10-11 years (12-13 years) correspond to a chest measurement of approximately 22½-23½ (24-26) 26½-28½ (29-31½) inches/57-60 (61-66) 67-73 (74-80) cm.

Finished approx. measurements (after blocking):
Chest circumference
6-7 years - 27,5 inch/70,5 cm
8-9 years - 30 inch/76,5 cm
10-11 years - 32,5 inch/83 cm
12-13 years - 35 inch/89,5 cm

Note: Shown in size 6-7 years with positive ease at a chest of 4,5 inches/12 cm.

Gauge swatch (blocked):
25 stitches x 46 rows in garter stitch on U.S. 3 (3,25 mm) needles = 4x4 inches/10x10 cm.

Suggested needles:
U.S. 2 (2,75 mm) circular needle (16 inches/40 cm); U.S. 3 (3,25 mm) circular needle (24 inches/60 cm or 32 inches/80 cm); U.S. 3 (3,25 mm) double pointed needles (if the sleeves are not worked using the magic loop technique); or the necessary needle size to obtain gauge.

Suggested yarn:
Fingering (14 wpi) weight yarn (Wool 40%, Acrylic 40%, Bamboo 20%; 50g (1.76Oz) = 192 yds (175 m): 290 (330) 390 (450) g. Alize Baby Wool (color: Gray-119) used.

Materials needed: scissors; stitch markers; tapestry needle.