please note - this is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern, and not a finished item of clothing
This raglan cardigan is knit top-down, casting on at the neckline and knitting a portion of German short rows, then continuing to increase out at 4 points until the yoke depth is completed. Different to a standard raglan in which knitters would usually increase on each point every other row to extend the yoke, this pattern has been graded in a way that all sizes follow one of 3 different increase rates. This helps combat a lot of fit issues commonly encountered in raglan patterns which create very deep armholes on larger sizes. The yoke and body portion are knit back and forth in stockinette stitch, with sleeve stitches being put on hold, and then the button bands are picked up on either side of the front opening. The neck ribbing is picked up after the button bands have been completed. Lastly, sleeve stitches are taken off hold and are knit in the round.
This cardigan is the ideal simple piece that depending on your yarn and colour choice can fill a hole in your capsule wardrobe. You can wear it buttoned up, layered over a cosy long sleeve top and under a thick coat in the winter, or wear it open over a lovely lightweight dress in the summer - the styling options are endless!
There is an intended 6 inches of positive ease, and finished garment measurements are for after blocking. For busts smaller than 30 inches there will be more positive ease. For busts larger than 66 inches there will be less positive ease.
Sizes: A (B) C (D) E (F) G (H) I (J)
Recommended bust (inches): <30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54 (56-58) 60-62 (64-66+)
Finished garment bust measurement (inches): 36 (40) 44 (48) 52 (56) 60 (64) 68 (72)
Yarn:
Teal sample - 2 strands of Drops Flora held with a strand of Drops Kid Silk Mohair
Grey sample - 2 strands of Drops Flora held with a strand of lace weight boucle yarn
Yarns can be interchanged as long as you match gauge after blocking, a ‘worsted’ weight is recommended.
Please note if you are unsure on how much to buy it is often best to have a little extra to ensure you do not have to buy yarn from different dye lots.
Yarn estimations: please refer to the screenshotted chart in the listed photos to see yarn estimations per size
Gauge: 17 stitches x 25 rows (in back and forth stockinette) for 4 x 4 inches / 10 x 10 cm
Equipment:
Recommended needle size - 5.5mm circular needles for stockinette (I knit the whole thing on 100cm cables and use magic loop for the sleeves, but this is personal preference)
4.5mm circular needles for ribbing / double knit
5 buttons (¾ inch or smaller diameter)
Yarn needle (to weave ends and bind off)
Needle and thread (for buttons)
Scissors / embroidery scissors
Blocking mats
Wool wash (optional)
Stitch markers (4 for the raglan increases / 5 for the button holes)
please note - this is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern, and not a finished item of clothing
This raglan cardigan is knit top-down, casting on at the neckline and knitting a portion of German short rows, then continuing to increase out at 4 points until the yoke depth is completed. Different to a standard raglan in which knitters would usually increase on each point every other row to extend the yoke, this pattern has been graded in a way that all sizes follow one of 3 different increase rates. This helps combat a lot of fit issues commonly encountered in raglan patterns which create very deep armholes on larger sizes. The yoke and body portion are knit back and forth in stockinette stitch, with sleeve stitches being put on hold, and then the button bands are picked up on either side of the front opening. The neck ribbing is picked up after the button bands have been completed. Lastly, sleeve stitches are taken off hold and are knit in the round.
This cardigan is the ideal simple piece that depending on your yarn and colour choice can fill a hole in your capsule wardrobe. You can wear it buttoned up, layered over a cosy long sleeve top and under a thick coat in the winter, or wear it open over a lovely lightweight dress in the summer - the styling options are endless!
There is an intended 6 inches of positive ease, and finished garment measurements are for after blocking. For busts smaller than 30 inches there will be more positive ease. For busts larger than 66 inches there will be less positive ease.
Sizes: A (B) C (D) E (F) G (H) I (J)
Recommended bust (inches): <30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54 (56-58) 60-62 (64-66+)
Finished garment bust measurement (inches): 36 (40) 44 (48) 52 (56) 60 (64) 68 (72)
Yarn:
Teal sample - 2 strands of Drops Flora held with a strand of Drops Kid Silk Mohair
Grey sample - 2 strands of Drops Flora held with a strand of lace weight boucle yarn
Yarns can be interchanged as long as you match gauge after blocking, a ‘worsted’ weight is recommended.
Please note if you are unsure on how much to buy it is often best to have a little extra to ensure you do not have to buy yarn from different dye lots.
Yarn estimations: please refer to the screenshotted chart in the listed photos to see yarn estimations per size
Gauge: 17 stitches x 25 rows (in back and forth stockinette) for 4 x 4 inches / 10 x 10 cm
Equipment:
Recommended needle size - 5.5mm circular needles for stockinette (I knit the whole thing on 100cm cables and use magic loop for the sleeves, but this is personal preference)
4.5mm circular needles for ribbing / double knit
5 buttons (¾ inch or smaller diameter)
Yarn needle (to weave ends and bind off)
Needle and thread (for buttons)
Scissors / embroidery scissors
Blocking mats
Wool wash (optional)
Stitch markers (4 for the raglan increases / 5 for the button holes)
