The perfect mid weight layer, this comfortable, top down cardigan has a round neck, raglan sleeves and waist shaping.

A wardrobe staple in a neutral tone and a blank canvas to add stripes, buttons or embroidery for a personal touch.

Worsted weight yarn makes this classic cardigan a fairly quick knit.

Choose your size as written for a relaxed fit or go down one size for a more snug fit.

Shown in size M with 4”/10cm of ease

Size: XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL) – to fit with 2-4”/5-10cm of positive ease

Bust, buttoned: 34 (36, 38, 40, 44, 48, 52)”/86.5 (91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132)cm
Length: 22 (22, 23, 23, 23, 24, 24)”/56 (56, 58.5, 58.5, 58.5, 61, 61)cm

Yarn: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 8, 9) skeins Cascade Yarns Cantata (218yds/200m, 3.5oz/100g, 70% cotton/30% merino wool) Shown in 05 Brown

Needles: US 8 (5mm) 32”/80cm or longer circular needle for body or size to obtain gauge
US 8 (5mm) short circular and/or double point needles for sleeves
US 7 (4.5mm) 16”/40cm circular needle for neck

Notions: 4 stitch markers, 2 flexible stitch holders/strings, tapestry needle, 7 x 12mm buttons, needle & thread

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette on larger needles

Construction: Cardigan is worked top down in one piece, beginning with the back neck and shoulders, then adding the front neck sts. The yoke/sleeves are worked with raglan shaping to the underarm, the sleeves are placed on holders and the lower body continued with waist shaping. The button band and buttonholes are worked at the same time as the body. Sleeves are picked up and worked in the round. The neck ribbing is picked up and worked last.