This loose-fitting cardigan sweater features a broad collar and three quarter length sleeve. Worked in separate pieces and joined together, this is a great sweater to make during warm weather to prepare for the colder seasons. (Lion Brand Yarn)

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +

SIZE: S/M (L/1X, 2X/3X)

Finished Bust, not including front bands
40 (48, 56) in.
101.5 (122, 142) cm

Finished Length
26 (26, 26-1/2) in.
66 (66, 67.5) cm

Amazing® (Article #825) 9 (11, 13) balls

Circular knitting needle size 9 (5.5 mm), 36 in. (91.5 cm) long

Circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.

Sewing required to finish.

Construction schematics are provided.

Lion Brand Notes:

Topper is worked in five pieces; Back, Left Front, Right Front, and 2 Sleeves. Circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of sts on the Back and on the front bands. Work back and forth on the circular needle as if working on straight needles.

All pieces are worked from the lower edge up to the neck edge.

Raglan armholes are shaped on each piece by working decreases.

After raglan seams are sewn, collar is worked from stitches picked up around neck edge.

Topper was designed without buttons. If you would like to close the Topper at center front, we suggest a shawl pin.

Available in different colorways:

L0613 825-208 Glacier Bay
Corrections applied Jun 23, 2011

L0613B 825-212 Mauna Loa
Corrections applied Jun 23, 2011

See Raglan Sleeve Topper #L10258 for the Fishermen’s Wool version.