Susan’s basic cardigan covers all the essentials: Knitted from the top down, with raglan shaping and ribbed trims. This pattern is fully annotated and accompanied by illustrations, walking you step by step in understanding the “whys” of each part of the pattern and how they build upon each other.

shown in smallest size

yarn
lark / 2 skeins Snap Pea 130 / Note: Largest size uses all of two skeins. Consider purchasing an extra skein to avoid running out.

needles
24” circular needle in size US 7 4.5 mm / dpns in US 7 4.5 mm

skills required
Long-tail and backward loop cast ons, picking up stitches (links provided), increasing, decreasing, working small circumferences in the round