Rachel Cardigan Sweater

Rachel is a great cardigan sweater pattern for a beginner!

Rachel is a top down seamless cardigan sweater with raglan shaping and an easy lace panel running down each front panel. It has a slightly oversized fit with 2 - 2.5” of positive ease. To begin, you work the neckline in short rows then move onto raglan increases that are worked throughout the yoke to create the classic raglan shaping. Once you get to the sleeve divide, you place sleeves onto waste yarn and will continue working the body. The sleeves are worked separately in the round. Collar and button band stitches are picked up and worked later. The front panels have an easy to knit lace pattern that adds a classy look to this cardigan.

Yoke instructions are written out separately for each size, making it super easy to follow along!

SIZES
32”, 34“, 38”, 40“, 44”, 48”, 52”, 56“ 60”
To pick your size, measure your bust then knit the size that is closest to your actual bust measurement, this will give you 2” of ease. If you are large busted, measure your upper bust and actual bust. If your upper bust is 3+ inches smaller then your full bust, consider knitting one size smaller than your full bust measurement for a better overall fit.

YARN
Coastal Cashmere
100% cashmere
Sport weight 50 grams 245 yards
Color: Picnic Basket

YARDAGE
32“: 1030, 34”: 1150, 38“: 1240, 40”: 1310, 44“: 1470, 48”: 1610, 52“: 1770, 56”: 1900, 60” 1940
Yardage is approximate and you may use a little more or less depending on any alterations you do to your garment. Yardage includes enough yarn to make a gauge swatch.

GAUGE
24 sts x 36 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch US 4 3.5 mm.
Fit is important when knitting a garment. If you do not do a gauge swatch, you run the risk of your measurements and fit being different than the desired outcome.

NEEDLES
For yoke and body:
US 4 3.5 mm 24” and 32-40” circular needles depending on size knit.

For hem, collar and button bands:
US 3 3.25 mm 32-40” circular needles.

For sleeves:
US 4 3.5 mm DPNs or 12” and/or 9” circular needles. If working Magic Loop method for knitting in the rnd, use a 32” circular.

For cuffs:
US 3 3.25 mm DPNs or 9” circular needles. If working Magic Loop method for knitting in the rnd, use a 32” circular.

These are recommended needles sizes.
Your gauge may be different from mine with the recommended needles. If so, use the needle size that allows you to get gauge.

MATERIALS
6 stitch markers. Waste yarn or stitch holder. Darning needle. 14 half inch buttons.