The Rayas Cardigan is a boxy, oversized drop-shoulder cardigan with bold stripes and modern construction. The back and front panels are knit flat in pieces from the top down and seamed while the sleeves are picked up and worked in the round. The four different colorwork charts provided allow for creative customization across the back, front, sleeves, and collar. Mix and match charts and color combinations for the ultimate “choose your own adventure” striped cardigan!

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished bust/body circumference:
38 (42, 46, 50, 54) (58, 60, 62, 64)” /
96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137) (147, 152.5, 157.5, 162.5) cm

Notes on choosing a size:
This sweater is designed to be worn with 8-10” / 20-25 cm positive ease at the bust for Sizes 1-6, 6-8” / 15-20 cm for Size 7, 4-6” / 10-15 cm for Size 8, and 2-4” / 5-10 cm for Size 9.
This is an oversized garment. If you are between sizes or prefer a less oversized fit, size down.

Suggested Needles
Main: US 5 / 3.75 mm
Ribbing and buttonband: US 3 / 3.25 mm
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge and a fabric you love.

Yarn
Total: 1225 (1310, 1385, 1475, 1550) (1610, 1685, 1725, 1750) yds /
1120 (1198, 1266, 1349, 1417) (1472, 1541, 1577, 1600) m sport weight weight yarn

These are just approximations. The total amount used will depend on the yarn you use, your gauge, and any modifications you may make.

The distribution of yardage required for each color will depend on how many colors and which colorwork charts are used. See notes page for more details on yardage distribution per section.

Recommended yarn:
The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino (35% Organic Cotton, 30% Mulberry Silk, 20% Linen, 15% Alpaca, 328 yds / 300 m per 100g)
4 (4, 5, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6, 6) total skeins.

Notions
Stitch marker for marking BOR
4 additional removable stitch markers
Spare needle, spare yarn, or barber cords for placing stitches on hold
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and sewing on buttons
Scissors
7 x ¾” / 2 cm buttons

Gauge
24 sts & 31 rows = 4” / 10 cm on Main needle
Measured over stockinette stitch knit flat and in the round, after blocking

24 sts & 36 rows = 4” / 10 cm on Ribbing needle
Measured over 1x1 ribbing knit flat and in the round, after blocking