Lightweight and breathable, knit the Charlotte Raglan Cardigan seamlessly for the top down in your perfect Spring shade of Cotton 8 ply.
Construction
Raglan cardigan. Knit on circular needles from the neck down in one piece, with raglan shaping and bands added at end.
Tension
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 3.75mm needles. About tension.
Suitable Yarns
This pattern is designed for Cotton 8 ply. Any of our 8 ply (DK/Light Worsted equivalent) yarns could be used with this pattern but will give a different result.
Accessories
For body: a long (100-120cm) 3.25mm and 3.75mm circular needle. For sleeves: a 3.25mm and 3.75mm short circular needle or double-pointed needles. Size needles to give correct tension. 8 buttons.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)

2 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Techniques you'll be employing
Knitting through back loop, make 1, passing slip stitch over, knitting up stitches for bands.
Fit & Related Yarn Requirement
| To Fit Chest |
cm |
80 |
90 |
100 |
110 |
120 |
130 |
| Finished chest size |
cm |
90 |
100 |
110 |
120 |
130 |
140 |
Body Length
|
cm |
51 |
52 |
53 |
54 |
55 |
56 |
Sleeve Length
|
cm |
45 |
45 |
45 |
45 |
45 |
45 |
| Yarn requirements |
x 200g balls Cotton 8 ply or Cotton Crush 8 ply
|
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
Photographed in Cotton Crush 8 ply shades Green Tea and Mandarin.