Falling Gems Cardigan is a lightweight top-down raglan cardigan, excellent for spring through early fall wear, which features a ribbed lace panel trailing down the back, sleeves, and sides; this provides a natural feminine shaping. Instructions are included for long or short sleeves. There is a matching pullover available.

Finished Size:
Chest: 32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52) inches
Length: 14(14.5, 15, 16, 16.5, 17) inches from cast on to underarm
Yarn: Savvy Skeins Sensible Sock, (80% Superwash Merino/2% Nylon, 420 yards/100g), 2(3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins. 44”, 16” long sample knit in Gemstone, using approximately 290g. Long sleeves will require more yarn, so plan accordingly.

Needles: US Size 5/3.75mm circular needle, 32 inches or longer (larger sizes may prefer a longer needle); the same size double-pointed needles or whichever you prefer for your knitting small circumferences in the round.
Or size to make gauge

Gauge: 20 stitches/28 rows per 4” in stockinette stitch, worked flat. Ensure you use the correct needle size to make gauge in the round, it may differ from your flat needle size.

Notions
Stitch markers (four one color, six another; four of any color; to differentiate increases from panels and button band/placket)
Waste yarn or stitch holders
3/8” to 1/2” buttons – wait until garment is complete to ensure proper size and number (sample shows 10, but it will depend on your length).