A COMFY AND CHIC CARDIGAN

This raglan sleeve cardigan is knit in a combination of 1 x 1 ribbing and stockinette stitch. The lower back panel is worked from side seam to side seam with a slit in the center. The remainder of the back is picked-up and knit and worked in stockinette stitch. The fronts are ribbed the sleeves are not except for the cuffs.

DESIGN DETAILS

• Loose fit – 7 inch-(17.7 cm) positive ease
• Straight neckline
• Raglan sleeve cardigan
• One button closure or zipper
• Lower back vent
• Ribbed front and combination ribbed and stockinette stitch back

PATTERN DETAILS
The easy to follow pattern includes:

• Schematic for each piece
• Tracking sheet
• A link for substitute yarns
• Diagrams and full explanations for techniques, many with links to selected videos

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TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN
Links to videos for selected techniques are included. I look for videos as close as possible to the instructions I have written. Sometimes they may be slightly different but still very helpful.

• Cast-on
• Bind-off
• Decreases – right slanting and left slanting
• 1 x 1 ribbing
• Stockinette stitch
• Pick-up and knit stitches
• Button loop or hand sewing in a zipper

Regardless of actual body measurements, everyone prefers a different finished look. It is helpful to use the FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS, see photo for schematic and size chart, which refers to this specific garment only. It can help you choose the look you prefer.

YARN USED FOR SAMPLE

• Elsebeth Lavold—Silky Tweed
• 40% silk, 30% cotton, 20% merino wool, 10% viscose
• 1.75 ounces-(50 grams)—131 yards-(119.7 meters) each skein
• 11(12 - 14 - 15 - 16) skeins

For your cardigan to be the correct size, it is not the brand of yarn that matters, but the GAUGE that is important. It is best to refer to the yardage to determine how many skeins or balls to purchase.

FOR A SUBSTITUTE YARN

SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES
- Size 4-(3.5mm) and size 6-(4mm) needles; or needles to obtain the correct gauge

NOTIONS
-Gauge ruler

• tracking sheet-included with pattern
• Tapestry needle
• One large decorative button or separating zipper

GAUGE
- 21 stitches x 30 rows = 4 inches-(10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size 6-(4mm) needles

The gauge is listed in stockinette stitch because it is easier to measure stitches and rows in stockinette stitch than in more complex stitch patterns. If you can match the gauge in stockinette, you will be able to match the gauge in the specific stitch used in the pattern. This is not always the case and for some pattern stitches it is necessary to work the gauge in the pattern stitch.