A structured raglan-seam cardigan in delightful Spring Cotton 8 ply that is a breeze to knit up.
Construction
Worked in pieces, Bottom up, with raglan shaping. Neckband picked up and knit after seaming, and buttonbands added at end before seaming.
Tension
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.50mm needles.
Suitable Yarns
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.
Accessories
1 pair each 4.00mm and 4.50mm knitting needles and 4.00mm circular needle, 1 stitch-holder.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)


3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Techniques you'll be employing
Shaping for raglan sleeves, p2tog, psso, mirroring shaping from Left Front to Right Front, buttonholes, picking up stitches for bands.
Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
|
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.