Kaia Cardigan is a raglan cardigan with minimal finishing, worked in Aran weight yarn to give it body and a cozy look. This cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. The neckline is shaped with short rows.
SKILL LEVEL:
Advanced beginner/intermediate
SIZES AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10} designed to fit actual bust circumference of 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) {50, 54, 58, 62, 66} inches / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) {127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm. If you are between sizes, the designer recommends sizing down.
Finished bust circumference (buttoned):
47 (49.5, 51.75, 56, 60.25) {63.75, 66.5, 70.25, 73, 76.25} inches / 119.5 (125.5, 131.5, 142.5, 153) {161.5, 169, 178.5, 185.5, 193.5} cm.
This garment is intended to be worn with about 10-17.25 inches / 25.5-43.5 cm positive ease. Shown in size 1, modeled with 40.5 cm / 16 inches of positive ease.
GAUGE:
12.5 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch on larger needle worked flat and in the round, post-blocking
MATERIALS:
De Rerum Natura Cyrano (French mérinos d'Arles and Portuguese black merino, woolen spun; 165 yards per 100g) - 5 (6, 6, 6, 7) {7, 8, 8, 9, 10} balls, shown in Poivre Blanc
Or comparable aran-weight yarn: 725 (775, 835, 895, 980) {1025, 1095, 1165, 1265, 1350} m / 790 (850, 915, 975, 1070) {1120, 1195, 1270, 1380, 1480} yds (including 10% allowance)
Needles:
• US 10.5/6.5mm circular needles, 24-40", for the body of the cardigan
• US 10.5/6.5mm needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the sleeves
• US 10/6mm circular needles, 24-40" for the hem of the cardigan
• US 10/6mm needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the cuffs.
You may need to use different needle sizes to achieve the designer's gauge for this pattern - always check your gauge by swatching
5 buttons about 27 mm / 1 inch in diameter; removable markers; stitch markers; waste yarn; yarn needle
LANGUAGE:
This pattern is only available in English.
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