• The Ralph Cardigan embodies classic and minimalism. Its relaxed and comfortable fit offers the perfect blend of style and comfort. With its buttoned front, it’s ideal for layered looks and can serve as an outerwear piece. A choice for those who appreciate refined design and functionality.

• The Ralph Cardigan is worked top-down in stockinette stitch back and forth. It starts with the back, followed by two separate shoulders. Short rows are used to ensure a snug fit at the shoulders. Once completed, the stitches are joined to work the body. Next, stitches are picked up along the armholes to work the sleeves in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up along the edge to work the front edge using double knitting.

• Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag: ralph_cardigan

• The garment in the photo is knitted in Superwool by Mondial col. 600; Silkhair by Lana Grossa col. 058

Sizes:
XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL
The Ralph Cardigan has an oversized fit for the body and a relaxed fit for the sleeves and is designed to have approx. 30 cm 12 in of positive ease with slightly reduced ease in larger sizes, to ensure a more comfortable fit. This means the garment’s measurements will be approx. 30 cm 12 in larger than your actual bust circumference.

The sizes XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 / 85-90 / 90-95 / 95-100 / 100-110 /110-120 / 120-130 cm 31½-33½ / 33½-35½ / 35½-37½ / 37½-39½ / 39½-43¼ / 43¼-47¼ / 47¼-51¼ in.

Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. For example, if your bust circumference is 90 cm 35 in, you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose the size based on how loose you prefer the sweater to fit. Using the diagram with the finished garment measurements can be a helpful reference when deciding which size to select.

Finished measurements:
Circumference:
117 / 120 / 125 / 128 / 131 / 139 / 145 cm
46 / 47¼ / 49¼ / 50½ / 51½ / 54¾ / 57 in
Length:
72 / 74 / 76 / 78 / 82 / 86 / 90 cm
28¼ / 29 / 30 / 31½ / 33 / 33¾ / 35½ in

Suggested yarn:
Worked with two strands held together:
600 / 650 / 700 / 750 / 800 / 850 / 900 g Superwool by Mondial 50 g = 123 m 135 yds or Cool Wool Big by Lana Grossa 50 g = 120 m 131 yds or Supersoft by Lana Gatto 50 g = 124 m 136 yds or Premier by BBB Filati 50 g = 125 m 137 yds.
held together with
150 / 175 / 175 / 200 / 200 / 225 / 250 g Kid Seta by Mondial 25 g = 210m 230 yds or Silkhair by Lana Grossa 25 g = 210m 230 yds or Tilia by Filcolana 25 g = 210m 230 yds or Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn 25 g = 212 m 232 yds or Pearl Mohair by Majo Garn 25 g = 210m 230 yds.

Suggested needles:
Circular needles:
4.5 mm US 7 40, and 80 or 100 cm 16, and 32 or 40 in
3.5 mm US 4 100-150 cm 40-60 in
Double-pointed needles:
4 mm US 6 or long circular needles for the Magic Loop technique.

Notions:
Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, 5 x buttons (ø = 23-25 mm).

Gauge:
After washing and blocking:
19 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10cm 4 x 4 in in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm US 7 needles.
21 sts x 54 rows = 10 x 10cm 4 x 4 in in double knitting on 3.5 mm US 4 needles.

Difficulty:
INTERMEDIATE
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