Description

Find some warm DK wool yarn and jump on in to this great cardigan project. It’s got all the fun—raglan shaping, great cable combo, and comfy shawl collar. Sure to keep you cozy this fall and winter!

Finished Measurements

Bust: 34 (35.5, 37.5, 39.5, 42, 43.5, 45.5, 47.25, 49.25)” [86.5 (90, 95, 100.5, 106.5, 110.5, 115.5, 120, 125) cm]

Materials

• DK weight yarn, 1100 (1150, 1235, 1340, 1435, 1540, 1635, 1750, 1840) yds [1005 (1051.5, 1129.5, 1225.5, 1312, 1408, 1495, 1600, 1682.5) meters]
• US size 7 [4.5 mm] 16”, 32” & 48” circular needles or size needed to achieve gauge
• US size 7 [4.5 mm] dpn set of five or size needed to achieve gauge
• US size C [2.75 mm] crochet hook
• Cable needle
• Stitch markers (4 ring type, 2 locking type)
• Stitch holders or scrap yarn (6)
• Darning needle
• 5/8” buttons (8)

Gauge

24 sts & 28 rows = 4” [10 cm] for body of cardigan after blocking
22 sts & 28 rnds = 4” [10 cm] for sleeves after blocking

Skills Used

Cables, dec in patt, short rows, grafting, knitting ITR

Yarn used: Bare Naked Wools Breakfast Blend DK in Bakery Rye

Construction

Cardigan is knit flat to armholes, sleeves are begun separately and joined at armhole, and upper body worked with raglan shaping. Button bands and collar are picked up at front opening. Shawl collar is worked in short rows. Openings at lower armholes are grafted together and button loops are worked onto bands and buttons attached.