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We specialise in natural fibre yarns, sourcing wool from Australian sheep.
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We design & manufacture the majority of our yarns in Bendigo, Australia.
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A structured raglan-seam cardigan in delightful Spring Cotton 8 ply that is a breeze to knit up.
Worked in pieces, Bottom up, with raglan shaping. Neckband picked up and knit after seaming, and buttonbands added at end before seaming.
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.50mm needles.
This pattern is designed for Spring 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.
1 pair each 4.00mm and 4.50mm knitting needles and 4.00mm circular needle, 1 stitch-holder.


3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Shaping for raglan sleeves, p2tog, psso, mirroring shaping from Left Front to Right Front, buttonholes, picking up stitches for bands.
| To Fit Chest Size (cm) | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 | 100 | 105 | |
| Finished Chest Size (cm) | 90 | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | |
| Body Length (cm) | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | |
| Sleeve Length (cm) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | |
| Required Number of Balls (8 ply 200g) | x Spring Cotton 8 ply | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Knitted samples pictured in: Spring Cotton Crush 8 ply Blue Waters.
Errata:
Cast-on and ribbing for BACK should be using 4.00mm needles, not 4.50mm needles.
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We specialise in natural fibre yarns, sourcing wool from Australian sheep.
We design & manufacture the majority of our yarns in Bendigo, Australia.
We've been helping you Craft Joy for over 40 years.