The Jensen Cardigan was made in collaboration with Sugarplum Circus Yarn. You can purchase this pattern here and also on my website: http://www.septemberknits.com

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This lovely wardrobe staple cardigan is the perfect over layer and companion for every hike, outside adventure or to cozy up with at home. The DK weight yarn worked up in a loose gauge makes this a quick knit, yet feels lightweight on the body, making this garment ideal for all occasions.

Construction:
Jensen is a top-down cardigan worked flat, starting with shaping the back neck, to basic raglan increases for working shoulders, sleeves, and body. The deep raglan lines are created to give this sweater a perfect sweatshirt feel and movement in the underarms for clothing under layers. Waist shaping gives it a relaxed and boxy fit. Slimmer fitting arms are created to keep this sweater functional and ready for any activity. This pattern provides several options for customizations, including; button collar or shawl collar, three different body lengths, and additional front pockets.

Difficulty Level: Adventurous Beginner.

Skills needed are: knowledge of top-down cardigan construction, Backwards Loop Cast-On, short rows, basic increases and decreases, picking up stitches, button band and pocket construction.

Materials:
DK weight yarn
Sample shown in Sugarplum Circus Tweed DK: 85% Superwash Merino, 15% Donegal Nep// 231 yards per 100g skein.

Some other yarn options tested by the incredible test knitters (please check the Ravelry projects for more):
KnitPicks DK Stroll
KnitPicks DK Tweed
Murray Wool Goods Pure DK
Naked Worsted
Moonglow Yarn Co Cashmerino DK
Valley Yarns Northfield (light DK)
Malabrigo Rios
Hobbii Yarn mega ball & Diablo held double
Less Traveled Yarn DK
Ella Rae Eco Tweed DK

YARDAGE/METERAGE NEEDED:
NOTE Yardage/meterage used is dependent on matching your gauge to pattern. Since not every cardigan version was created to get exact yardage/meterage, listed below are the yardage/meterage for the cardigan version that was made:

Yardage/Meterage Needed for Long version, with pockets & button collar:
For Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
1024 (1108, 1225, 1368, 1528, 1736, 1853, 2014, 2174) yards
937 (1014, 1121, 1251, 1398, 1588, 1695, 1842, 1988) meters
5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins to accommodate for this cardigan option

Please check The Jensen Cardigan Ravelry project pages to see the yardages for other cardigan versions made by the incredible testers.

Needles:
Circular needle is used to accommodate large amount of stitches
For body & collar worked flat 5mm/US #8 16-40 in/40-100 cm circular, or size needed to obtain gauge
Spare body needles for working pocket lining.
For bottom hem ribbing worked flat 4.5mm/US #7 16-40 in/40-100 cm circular
For sleeves worked in the round with small circumference 5 mm/US #8 DPN’s or 40 in/100 cm circular for magic loop method
For ribbing on sleeve cuffs 4.5mm/US #7 DPN’S or 40 in/100 cm circular for magic loop method

Notions:
Stitch markers: 4 of one color for raglan increases, 2 of different colors for side markers, and 4 of different colors for pocket markers.
2 locking stitch markers to indicate short rows worked in both collar options
4 Stitch holders or scrap yarn for sleeves and optional pockets
5 (1’’ diameter) buttons for optional button collar

Gauge:
17 sts/26 rows= 4 in/10 cm square in stockinette stitch worked flat using 5 mm/US #8 needles after blocking

Size Information:
#sizeinclusive & #sizeinclusiveknitting
Jensen has a relaxed, loose fit in the chest and waist. The raglan increase sections, waist shaping, and loose gauge create this ease. The arms are intended to be slimmer fitting to offset the loose body fit. The DK weight yarn is worked using a larger needle size to create the best drape possible.
Jensen is intended to have 3-5 in/7.5-12.5 cm of positive ease in the bust and hip for a loose, easy-to-wear fit. Choose a size accordingly to ensure intended positive ease. Sweater sample shown in size 4. Model has 40 in/101.5 cm bust circumference and is 5 ft 3 in/160 cm tall.

Finished Measurements: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
A. Bust circumference:
35 (38.5, 42, 46, 51, 54.5, 58, 61, 67) in
88.5 (98, 107.5, 117, 129, 138.5, 148, 155, 160) cm

B. Hip circumference:
37 (39.5, 43, 47, 51.5, 56.5, 59, 61, 67) in
95.5 (100.5, 110, 119.5, 131.5, 143.5, 150.5, 155, 170) cm

C. Upper arm circumference:
11.5 (12, 13, 14, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 20.5, 20.5) in
30 (30.5, 33, 36, 39.5, 45, 48.5, 52, 52.5) cm

D. Armhole Depth:
8 (9, 10, 9.5, 10.5, 11, 12, 13, 14) in
20 (22.5, 25, 24, 36.5, 28, 31.5, 33.5, 36) cm

E. Length from underarm to wrist:
16.5 (16.75, 16.75, 17.25, 17.25, 17.75, 18, 18.5, 18.5) in
42 (42.5, 42.5, 44, 44, 45, 45.5, 47, 47) cm or desired length.

F. Length from underarm to hem per length choice:
Slightly Cropped
11.5 (12, 12, 12.5, 12.5, 13, 13, 13.5 14) in
30(30.5, 30.5, 32, 32, 33, 33.6, 35, 35) cm or desired length.

Hip Length
16.5 (17, 17, 17.5, 17.5, 18, 18, 18.5, 18.5) in
42.5 (43, 43, 44.5, 44.5, 46, 46, 47.5, 47.5) cm or desired length.

Long Version
19 (19.5, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 23) in
48 (49.5, 51, 52, 53, 54.5, 56, 57, 58.5) cm or desired length.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and tested.
Tech Editing: Heather Sorta

Photography: By the Incredible Test Knitters!!
Tara Tilley// @tara_l_y_n_n_e
Laura Wendt// @arrivinglatefortea
Megan// @Kimchiandco
Sandra Ruppert// @costumesandy
Amanda// gramandaknits
@yarn.nymph
@emily_ot
@allieknitsaway
Bec Watt// @threebagsfullcraft
Grace // @littleminky93
@obiwannairobi

Graphic Design: Kara Watkins

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