ABOUT
A compound raglan cardigan that uses yard held double to make the most of the fade. This pattern includes instructions for 2 different body length options as well as 3 different colour options: 4, 6 or 8 colours. The fingering weight is held double throughout. The fade is worked across two different fabrics: garter stitch & reverse stockinette (on the sleeves) for two complimentary fades. The button band is worked during the main fabric, no need to come back to it later!

SIZES
1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9 (10, 11, 12)

Size 1 chest circumference: 32 inches | 81 cm
Size 2 chest circumference: 36 inches | 90 cm
Size 3 chest circumference: 40 inches | 101 cm
Size 4 chest circumference: 44 inches | 111 cm
Size 5 chest circumference: 48 inches | 121 cm
Size 6 chest circumference: 52 inches | 131 cm
Size 7 chest circumference: 56 inches | 141 cm
Size 8 chest circumference: 60 inches | 151 cm
Size 9 chest circumference: 64 inches | 162 cm
Size 10 chest circumference: 68 inches | 172 cm
Size 11 chest circumference: 72 inches | 183 cm
Size 12 chest circumference: 76 inches | 193 cm

EASE
This cardigan can fit however you like! I knit the sample to fit the intended wearer with 2 - 4 inches of positive ease. When selecting a size, I would encourage you to think about how you like things to fit your own body. If you like a closer-fitting garment, choose a Finished Chest Circumference with -2 to 0 inches of negative ease. If you like a looser-fitting garment, choose a Finished Chest Circumference with 4 or more inches of positive ease. Consider the other dimensions as well, especially upper arm circumference to target your ideal fit. Note that the cardigan is designed to button up in the front, however if you don’t intend to add buttons, you can consider a smaller size with additional negative ease with the understanding that it won’t close in the front.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Your yardage will depend on your gauge, size and yarn chosen. These are estimates based on testing.

The pattern includes 2 length options & 3 colour options.

see photos for full yardage for each option

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
use size needed to obtain gauge, these are the sizes I was able to obtain gauge with:

MAIN FABRIC: 4.5mm circular needles (US 7), 32 inches / 80 cm or longer.

RIBBING: 4.0mm circular needles (US 6), choose length based on preferred small circumference knitting; DPNs may be suitable for cuffs

NOTIONS
darning needle, to weave in ends
6 stitch markers,
scissors, or other tool for breaking the yarn
optional: 3 buttons (about 1.75 cm or ¾ inch diameter) & blocking tools

GAUGE
Garter Stitch Gauge
20 sts x 32 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm square
Stockinette Gauge
20 sts x 20 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm square

TECHNIQUES
Ribbing
Double Knitting
Tubular Bind-Off
Kitchener Stitch
Holding Yarn Double