A shapely top down raglan with extended front panels resulting in a swingy A-line when worn open, and an enfolding jacket when closed with a shawl pin or belt. This easy cardigan is knit seamlessly with simple rolled front edges, Twisted Rib hem and cuffs, and a picked up collar band in Cable and Twist Rib.
Pau Roxo is Portuguese for purple wood, and this cardigan is inspired by the striking deep violet wood from the Purpleheart tree found in tropical rainforests.

Techniques & Skills Used: raglan construction, knit/purl, increasing/decreasing, picking up stitches.

Size: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52)” bust; this easy shaped cardigan is designed to be worn with some positive ease. Sample shown in third size with 1” ease.

Garment Measurements:
Bust & Hip: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52)”, with fronts overlapped.
Sleeve length from neck: 13 (13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 17, 17.75)”.
Length: 21.75 (22, 22.5, 22.75, 23.5, 24.5, 25, 25.5, 26)”.

Yarn: madelinetosh Pashmina (75% Merino, 15% Silk, 10% Cashmere; 360 yards); Bergamot; 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins.

Other Materials:
US 4 40” circular needle or size to match gauge.
Stitch markers (10).
Removable stitch markers (2).
Scrap yarn or extra cables for stitch holder (2).
Yarn needle.

Thank you to my lovely test knitters, and to my wonderful tech editor Kate Vanover.

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