Stratosphere by Susan Mills Knits

Stratosphere

Knitting
June 2015
Aran (8 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stith
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
330 - 1210 yards (302 - 1106 m)
2XS (XS, S, M/L, L, XL)
English
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A simple top down raglan cardigan with your choice of length and sleeve.

Skill Level
Easy

Sizes
2XS (XS, S, M/L, L, XL). Both versions shown in size S.

Finished Measurements
Bust (buttoned, including ¾“ front band): 29½ (32, 35¼, 38¾, 40¼, 42¾)”
Summer version length: 10¾ (12½, 14½, 15½, 16½, 18¼)“
Winter version length: 19¾ (21½, 23½, 24½, 25½, 26¼)”

Yarn
Verde Collection Seedling by Classic Elite Yarns
(100% organic cotton; 50 g = approx 110 yards)
Summer version (cropped body, cap sleeves) – 3 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6) hanks 4502 Lime Juice
Winter version (regular body, long sleeves) – 7 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11) hanks 4507 Tawny Port

Needles
Circular knitting needles (32”) and double pointed needles (dpn) in sizes US 6 and 7 (4 and 4.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

Other Materials
Stitch markers
Waste yarn
Summer version: Six ¾“ buttons
Winter version: Ten ¾” buttons

Gauge
19 sts and 26 rows/rnds = 4” in St st using larger needle. Take time to save time, check your gauge.