The Minette Cardigan is a top-down, seamless hybrid raglan cardigan with simple lace columns down the open fronts and a choice of short or long sleeves.

The Minette Cardigan and its mate the Minette Pullover both feature a simple-to-work hybrid raglan construction: instead of working the same number of raglan increases for sleeve and bust, which often leads to too-wide sleeves and saggy baggy armholes by the time the number of stitches required for the bust are reached, the knitter increases the width of the body for a number of rows before beginning the sleeve increases. This unusual shaping results in a closer, more comfortable and more flattering fit than most knitters can achieve using a traditional raglan pattern.

Designed to be worn with 0-3” positive ease, the Minette Cardigan fits a wide range of sizes, from a 27.75” to a 58” bust. It also includes some instructions on customizing the fit, as well as instructions for your choice of short or long sleeves. The Minette Cardigan can be worn alone or as a twinset with the Minette Pullover.

Also available as a print pattern from Mountain Colors.

Please note: significant revisions have been completed to the original pattern, which should be replaced by the new version. PDF copies have been sent to all online buyers and new print copies have been sent to the distributor. If you purchased the pattern before 11/21/13 in print or online, and you have not received an updated copy, please contact me.

MEASUREMENTS:
Bust 30.75 (34.75, 38.75, 43.5, 46.75, 50.75, 54.75, 58)”/78 (88.5, 98, 110.5, 118.5, 129, 139, 147.5) cm

Total length, start of yoke to hem 22.75 (24.25, 24.75, 25.75, 26.25, 27.25, 28.25, 28.5)”/58 (61.5, 63, 66, 67, 69.5, 72, 72.5) cm

Short sleeve length 4.5”/11.5 cm

Long sleeve length 16.75 (17.5, 18, 18.25, 18.25, 18.25, 18.25, 18.5)”/42.5 (44.5, 45.5, 46.5, 46.5, 46.5, 46.5, 47) cm

Upper arm circumference: 11 (11.75, 12.5, 14.5, 15.5, 17, 18.5, 19.5)”/28 (30, 32, 37, 39.5, 43, 47, 49.5) cm

EASE:
Intended to be worn with 0 – 3” positive ease

YARDAGE:
Short sleeve version: .75 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1.25, 1.25) skeins Mountain Colors Weaver’s Wool or 805 (915, 1035, 1155, 1280, 1415, 1525, 1640) yards smooth DK weight yarn

Long sleeve version: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1.25, 1.25, 1.5, 1.5) skeins Mountain Colors Weaver’s Wool or 975 (1115, 1260, 1415, 1560, 1725, 1860, 2010) yards smooth DK weight yarn

NEEDLES:
US Size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle, 24”/60 cm or greater
Either a second US Size 7 circular needle 16” or greater to work sleeves on 2 circular needles, or a set of 5 long DPNs

US Size 5 (3.75mm) circular needle, 24”/60 cm or greater
Either a second US Size 5 circular needle 16” or greater to work sleeves on 2 circular needles, or a set of 5 long DPNs

Check gauge carefully and use size needed to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS:
Two extra-large stitch holders, extra circular needles, or lengths of waste yarn

9 stitch markers

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends