Ermine Cardigan is a classic raglan style, extra cropped v neck cardigan. Another classic garment that will be a perfect addition to your wardrobe. It is constructed from the top down and it is worked flat and in the round (sleeves) in stockinette stitch. Cardigan features a neat raglan detail and classic 1 x 1 rib along all edges. As an additional help, a few videos are included in the pattern. 10 to 20 cm / 4” to 8” of positive ease is built in to the pattern, choose your size based on how much ease you prefer.

Sizes
Bust circumference of the finished garment including button band is XS 102, (S 114), M 124, (L 134), XL 140, (2XL 145), 3XL 150, (4XL 157), 5XL 164 cm, approximately 41¼”, (45”), 48¾”, (52¾”), 55”, (57”), 59”, (61¾”), 64½”. Featured in size S on a 93 cm / 36½” bust.

Gauge
12 stitches by 18 rows = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) using size US 11 / 8.00 mm needles in stockinette stitch, after washing and blocking.

Suggested Yarn
Approximately 600, (650), 650, (725), 750, (825), 885, (925), 985 grams of Chemisfree “Nest” Thick and Thin, 100 grams = 100 - 125 meters / 110 - 135 yards, featured in color (Brick Rose). That is approximately 660, (715), 715, (800), 825, (907), 980, (1020), 1085 meters.

Chemisfree yarn can be found at the following shops:

@yarn.n.thread (La Mesa, California)
@birdhouseyarns (Tucson, Arizona)
@quixoticfibers (Denison, Texas — also online)
@benfranklinojai (Ojai, California)
@harrietandalice (Edina, Minnesota)
@yarn.store.boutique (Spring, Texas)
@carolemakes (Plainfield, Indiana)
@agoodsourceoffiber (Jackson, California — online available)
@roxannequilts (Carpinteria, California)
@apricotyarn (San Diego, California)
@knit.atx (Austin, Texas)
@artistsgalleryyarn (North Canton, Ohio)
@southernpurlfiberco (Pearland, Texas)

Coming soon at the:
@sierracottonsandwools (Bishop, California)

@theknitshopsb (Santa Barbara, California)

@the_crafters_library (Santa Barbara, California)

@parkavenueyarns (Friendswood, Texas)

@purlsofjoy (Healdsburg, California)

@thetwistedskein (Bakersfield, California)

@countryneedleworks (Jenison, Michigan)

@funwithsticksandstrings (Lansing, Michigan)

@ariyarnshopandstudio (Park Ridge, Illinois)

@needlepointjoint (Ogden, Utah)

@thetangledball (Edgewater, Colorado)

Suggested Needles
US 11 / 8.00 mm, 80 cm / 32” circular knitting needles or needles to obtain gauge for the main body and double pointed needles or short 25 - 40 cm / 10” - 16” short tip needles for the sleeves+
US 10.5 / 6.50 mm, 25 - 40 cm / 10” - 16” circular knitting needles / or double pointed needles or short tip needles for the sleeve cuffs and 80 cm / 32” circular knitting needles for the body ribbing.
US 10 / 6.00 mm, 80 cm / 32” or longer circular knitting needles for the button band.

Notions
4 knitting markers, tapestry needle.
3 buttons 2.5 cm / 1” diameter (I used natural wood toggle buttons).
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