Vinalhaven Island Cardigan features cables along the front closure and down the back. It is a round-neck, raglan-sleeved cardigan has the button bands integrated as you work the body; therefore, there’s no finishing aside from weaving ends and attaching buttons. The name comes from Vinalhaven, Maine, a favorite getaway for the dyer.

Finished Size: Chest 32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52) inches
sleeve circumference 12.75(13.75, 14.5, 16.25, 17, 17.75) inches
length 14(14.5, 15, 16, 16.5, 17)”

Yarn: Round Mountain Fibers Willow DK (100% Superwash Merino wool, 250 yards/100g), 4(4, 5, 5, 6, 7) skeins. Sample worked in Pale Gray.

Needles:
US #5/3.75mm circular needle, 32 inches or longer (larger sizes may prefer a longer needle).
Set of US #5/3.75mm double pointed needles or preferred method for small circumference knitting in the round.
Or size to make gauge

Gauge: 20 stitches/28 rows per 4” in stockinette stitch, worked flat, on larger needles. Ensure you use a correct needle size to make gauge in the round, it may differ from your flat needle size.

Notions
Stitch markers (six of one color, four of another)
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Darning needle
Cable needle, if desired
1/2” to 5/8” buttons – wait until garment is complete to ensure proper size and number (sample shows 8, but it will depend on your length)

Please ensure you have the most up-to-date version! Correction to Chart A 08/20/22.