Elegantly simple, this top-down raglan cardigan is sure to be a wardrobe staple. Knit seamlessly with an extra-long silhouette, this cardigan shows off a tweedy yarn.

Shown in size 38½” 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust (closed) – 35(38½-41-44½-47½-51-54)”

Length – 25¾(26-26¼-26¾-27-27-27¾)”

Note:  This garment was designed with approximately 0 – 4” of ease.  Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.

MATERIALS

8(9-10-11-11-12-13) balls BERROCO TUSCAN TWEED (50 grs), #9055 Cherries 

36” length circular knitting needles, sizes 6 (4.00 mm), 7 (4.50 mm) and 8 (5.00mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

1 set (4) each double pointed knitting needles (dpns), sizes 6 (4.00 mm) and 7 (4.50 mm)

4 st markers

Waste yarn to hold sleeve sts

GAUGE

20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in St st on middle-sized needle 

18 sts and 26 rows = 4” in St st on largest-sized needle

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

NOTE

This garment is worked from the top down.  The yoke is worked with raglan shaping, then divided for body and sleeves. The body is worked in one piece; the sleeves are worked down, in the round.  The front bands  and neckband are picked up and worked afterwards.