This cropped raglan cardigan is a great piece for spring and fall, when it’s a little too cool for a tank top but not cold enough for a full sweater. The cotton-blend yarn is soft and lightweight and makes for a comfortable oversized cardigan that looks good worn open or closed. The sleeves are meant to be elbow-length and the body is meant to end at the waist; I designed the sweater to be worked from the top-down so it would be easy to adjust the measurements as needed. I added a wide fold-over collar and a chevron design across the body and sleeves to add interest to an otherwise simple shape.

Difficulty level: Medium

Supplies:
4 balls Lion Brand Cotton-Ease
24” US 6 circular needle
16” US 6 circular needle
Five US 6 double-pointed needles (optional)
Six 5/8” buttons
Stitch holders or scrap yarn
Stitch markers or scrap yarn

Skills required:
Knit and purl
Basic increases and decreases
Picking up stitches

Size: Approximately corresponds to US women’s size Medium to Large (36-40” bust); meant to be loose-fitting

Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: 43”
Waist circumference: 33”
Hem to underarm: 7”
Armhole depth: 9”
Hem to top of shoulder: 15.5”
Neckline width: 12.5”
Sleeve length (top of shoulder to cuff): 13.5”