Knitted from the top down, this cardigan is warm and flattering to wear as well as fun to knit. The raglan shoulder shaping creates well-fitted shoulders. The gentle wave cables used are fully charted and written to suit every knitter. Waist shaping is included and can also easily be modified by changing its position or increasing or decreasing the shaping.

SIZE
To fit bust circumference up to: 32 (35, 38, 41, 45, 48, 51, 54)”/ 81.5 (89, 96.5, 104, 114.5, 122, 129.5, 137) cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Actual Bust Circumference: 33 (36, 39, 42, 46, 49, 52, 55)”/ 84 (91.5, 99, 106.5, 117, 124.5, 132, 139.5) cm with button band closed.
Length: 23.5 (23.75, 24.25, 24.5, 25.25, 25.5, 25.75, 26.25)” / 59.5 (60.5, 61.5, 62, 64, 65, 65.5, 66.5) cm omitting collar
Size 36” / 91.5 cm modeled with 1” / 2.5 cm positive ease.

MATERIALS
Yarn
Brown Sheep ‘Lamb’s Pride Worsted’ (85% Wool, 15% Mohair, 173 m/ 190 yds per 113g / 4 oz); color: Charcoal Heather (M-04): 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins.

Needles & Notions
1 US size 8 / 5mm circular needle, 32”/ 80 cm long (or longer for bigger sizes)
1 set US size 8 / 5mm double-point needles (if magic loop is not used for sleeves)
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.

Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, cable needle, 8 (8, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9) buttons (or more if closer spacing is desired), 8 or 9 locking stitch markers or safety pins.

GAUGE
16 sts / 24 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in st st
20 sts / 24 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in ribbing
Cable Chart A and B are each 2” / 5 cm across.