Teddy Dear Cardigan is a classic raglan design made with somewhat bulky bouclé yarn that gives it a cozy and unique texture. It is meant to be a staple in the wardrobe and a versatile piece that blends well with any style. Cardigan is worked in stockinette stitch all the way through. Yoke and body is worked flat and sleeves are worked in the round. Button band is knitted onto the cardigan using double knitting. Intended to be worn with approximately 10 cm / 4” of positive ease. Pattern is written in American knitting terms, with minimal abbreviations. Read the pattern all the way through before you begin.

Sizes
Bust size of the finished sweater is XS 92, S 97, M 105, L 117, XL 123, 2XL 134, 3XL 148, 4XL 158, 5XL 163 cm, approximately XS 36¼”, S 38”, M 41¼”, L 46”, XL 48½”, 2XL 52¾”, 3XL 58¼”, 4XL 62“, 5XL 64” not including the button band (3 cm / 1¼“).
Model is wearing size M on 93 cm / 36½” bust. Please note that the correct size can only be achieved if the correct gauge is achieved. See the final measurements below before you decide on the size.

Gauge / Tension
Main 13 stitches by 21 rows = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) using size US 10.5 / 6.50 mm needles in stockinette stitch, after washing and blocking.

Suggested Yarn
325, (350), 375, (425), 450, (525), 550, (600), 625 grams of the Cardiff Cashmere “Curly”, 25 grams = 45 meters / 49 yards. Featured in color 101

Suggested needles
For the yoke and body 80 cm / 32” US 10.5 / 6.50 mm circular knitting needles or size to obtain gauge.
For the body ribbing 80 cm / 32” US 9 / 5.50 mm
For the sleeves US 10.5 / 6.50 mm double pointed needles or small circumference (25 to 30 cm / 10” to 12” circular knitting needles).
For the sleeve cuffs US 9 / 5.50 mm double pointed needles or small circumference (25 to 30 cm / 10” to 12” circular knitting needles).
For the button band 100 cm / 40” US 8 / 5.00 mm circular knitting needles + double pointed needle.