Rainbowgan by Safiyyah Talley

Rainbowgan

Knitting
October 2021
both are used in this pattern
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
900 - 1200 yards (823 - 1097 m)
34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62
English
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Size
Sizes 1(2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8) to fit a 30-34, (34-38, 38-42, 42-46) ( 46-50, 50-54, 54-58, 58-62) in / 76-86.5(86.5-96.5, 96.5-106.5,106.5-117) (117-127, 127-137 137-147.5) cm bust. Can be worn with 0-4 in / 0-10 cm of positive ease.

Yarn
(1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2, 2) skein of Lion Brand Mandala in Nifflers (100% acrylic, dk weight, 150g / 590yd / 540m) for CC and (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Solids in Fisherman (80% Acrylic / 20% wool, worsted weight, 85 g/ 197 yds) for MC.
You may substitute any worsted or dk weight yarn in any fiber.

Needles
US 6 / 4 mm (or smaller than the size needed to obtain gauge) needles
US 7 / 4.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) needles
US 6 / 4 mm (or smaller than the size needed to obtain gauge) needles for working small circumference in the round
US 7 / 4.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) needles for working large circumference in the round.

Gauge
16 sts / 24 rows & rounds = a 4x4 in / 10x10 cm swatch in stockinette, with MC using gauge sized needles, blocked.
16 sts / 24 rows = a 4x4 in / 10x10 cm swatch in Hurdle Stitch, with CC using gauge sized needles, blocked. You may need to adjust your needle size depending on your knitting style and yarn choice.

Notions
Scrap yarn for holding sleeve stitches
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Approximately 10-12 ¾ inch buttons
Removable stitch markers

Construction
This top down seamless yoke cardigan begins with a cozy crew neck that lets out into an easy textured yoke. The cardigan also features a relaxed fit sleeve and body, making this sweater especially cozy and comforting during the cold season.