The Canela Cardigan has an oversized fit and is perfect for beginners. You’ll knit 5 panels with aran yarn, flat and bottom-up: one back panel, two front panels and two sleeves. These panels are joined and then you’ll add the ribbings.

The pdf includes all the steps for knitting your own cardigan, with instructions for 9 sizes.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

SIZE GUIDE
The cardigan has approximately 55 cm 21.7 inches of positive ease.

FIT
Oversized

DIFFICULTY
Easy

GAUGE
On 5mm US 8 needles
10x10 cm 4 x 4 inches = 16 stitches x 22 rows in stockinette stitch

NEEDLES
Circular needles: 5mm US 8 / 80 cm or 100 cm 32 inches or 40 inches and 4.5mm US 7 / 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches.

OTHER NOTIONS
Darning needle, scissors, 1 stitch marker.

SUGGESTED YARN aran weight
One strand of Drops Air (50g, 150m/164yd) OR Hobbii Divina (50g, 150m/164yd) OR Wool and the Gang Feeling Good Yarn (50g, 130m/142yd)

MATERIALS
300 (300) 350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (450) 500g of Drops Air

METERAGE/YARDAGE
829 (840) 941 (1022) 1080 (1138) 1225 (1285) 1344 meters 906 (919) 1029 (1118) 1181 (1244) 1340 (1405) 1470 yards.

Techniques: Cast-on, knit, purl, 2x2 rib stitch, stockinette stitch, purl ridges, cast-off, make 1 right, make 1 left, pick-up stitches. The PDF includes links to video tutorials for the techniques used in the pattern.