I love a pattern that has details to keep the knitting interesting. For this design, I also wanted to show off the gorgeous hand dyed yarn of Spincycle and Magpie. To do that I included several textures and color changes. This raglan, tunic length, open front cardigan includes simple cable panels, a sprinkle of eyelets, some classic garter trim, and POCKETS! What more could you ask for? Well, there’s more! The chunky yarn makes the knitting speedy and the finished piece more like a coat, hence the name. In particular, it looks like a classic lab to me. For ultimate wearability, the neckline is v shaped and leads to the overlapped flaps, the body has optional, gentle a-line shaping for more room in the hips and butt, and for the sleeves I created a new shape that I feel mirrors the comfy looseness of a sweatshirt.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9

Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) 52, 56, 60, 64” flat measurement with fronts overlapping. Sample is worn with 2 inches of positive ease.

Yarn:
Magpie Fibers Quartet Bulky 100% SW Merino wool, 106 yds/100 g Color 1: Magpie 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) 5, 5, 6. 6 skeins

Spincycle Yarns and Supply Company Plump 100%SW American Wool; 100 yds/100 g Color 2: Echo Echo 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) 5, 6, 7, 7 skeins Color 3: Deep Bump 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) 5, 6, 7, 7 skeins

Needles: US 9/5.5mm 16” circular needle, US 10/6.0mm 32” circular needle and preferred needle for small circumference knitting. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Cable needle (optional), stitch holders, stitch markers, spare circular needle, row counter, tapestry needle.

Gauge:
13 sts x 18 rows= 4” /10cm Stockinette

15 sts x 18 rows= 4”/ 10cm Cable pattern

12 sts x 24 rows= 4”/ 10cm Garter