This is a simple top-down raglan cardigan with a deep V-neck. Holding yarn double makes this a quick knit and a great way to play with colour.

Techniques used in this cardigan:
• Long tail cast on
• Tubular bind off
• Stockinette stitch
• 1x1 rib stitch
• Decrease (k2tog and ssk)
• M1L and M1R
• Pick up stitches
• Work flat and in the round
• Sew on buttons

You will need:
• Sandnes Garn Merinoull or Double SUNDAY (105m/114 yds per 50g) held
together throughout with Lana Gatto Perlata d’Australia
• 8 stitch markers (2 for each Raglan section).
• A tapestry needle for weaving in ends and a sewing needle to sew on buttons
• A stitch holder or waste yarn for placing sleeve stitches on hold
• 3x 1.2cm buttons and thread to sew them on
• 3x locking stitch markers or pins
Recommended needles:
• 7mm: main body
• 5.5mm: ribbing

Approximate material requirements
2 strands held together throughout. One of dk weight merino and one of fingering
weight merino
• A: 8 balls Merinoull and 4 balls of Perlata d’Australia
• B: 9 balls of Merinoull and 4 balls of Perlata d’Australia
• C: 10 balls Merinoull and 5 balls of Perlata d’Australia
• D: 10 balls Merinoull and 5 balls of Perlata d’Australia
• E: 11 balls Merinoull and 5 balls of Perlata d’Australia
• F: 12 balls Merinoull and 6 balls of Perlata d’Australia
• G: 13 balls Merinoull and 6 balls of Perlata d’Australia
• H: 14 balls Merinoull and 7 balls of Perlata d’Australia
• I: 15 balls Merinoull and 7 balls of Perlata d’Australia