The Cozy Cardigan is worked from the top down, seamlessly. First, work the neckband, then the raglan. Next, work the back elevation, separate the sleeve stitches, and work the body. Finally, work the button band and the sleeves.

The positive ease is approximately 13-15 cm (5.1-5.9 in) to the chest circumference.

Sizes: 0-3 months (3-6 months) 6-9 months // (9-12 months) 12-18 months (18-24 months) /// 2-3 years (3-4 years).

Chest width (with positive ease): 56 (58) 60 // (62) 64 (66) /// 68 (70) cm;
22 (22.8) 23.6 // (24.4) 25.1 (25.9) /// 26.7 (27.5) in.

Total length: 27 (29) 31 // (33) 35 (37) /// 39 (41) cm;
10.6 (11.4) 12.2 // (12.9) 13.7 (14.5) /// 15.3 (16.1) in.

Skill level: Intermediate. For people who have experience and are comfortable using basic techniques. Includes videos that will show the techniques used in the pattern.
Main pattern – the half Fisherman’s rib.

Video tutorials:

half fisherman’s rib in back-and-forth rows
half fisherman’s rib in the rnd
cast on
Italian cast on, hollow rib
increases along the raglan sts
back elevation
bind off using needles
hollow rib
bind off using tapestry needle
sleeve decreases

Yarn: cotton, merino wool or mixed yarn, 120 m/50 g (131 yds/1.7 oz).

Needles: 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) circular needles with a cable length of 60 cm (24 in), 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) double-pointed needles.

Notions: 3 mm (US2.5) circular needles with a cable length of 60 cm (24 in), 3 mm (US2.5) double-pointed needles, 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook, stitch markers, about 50 cm (19.6 in) of waste yarn in a contrasting color, 5 (6) 6 // (6) 6 (7) /// 6 (7) buttons with a diameter of approximately 1 cm (0.3 in).

Yarn consumption: 150 (150) 200 // (200) 250 (250) /// 300 (300) g;
5.2 (5.2) 7 // (7) 8.8 (8.8) /// 10.5 (10.5) oz.

Recommended yarn: Naco Calico, Yarn Bee Must be Merino, Berroco Vintage DK, Drops Belle, Gazzal Baby Merino, Botto Poala Norma, Lana Grossa Landlust Sommerseide, Berocco Mykonos, YarnArt Jeans Bamboo, Concept by Katia Tencel Merino, Lana Gatto Super Soft.

Gauge of the main pattern (half fisherman’s rib) after washing and blocking – 20 stitches × 42 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm (4 in × 4 in) on 4 mm (US6) needles.
Before starting, be sure to make and wash the sample. Adjust the size of the needles if it is needed to achieve the correct gauge.