The Fucsi Cardigan is a classic raglan. Cardigan knitted on circular needles from the top down in one piece with raglan increases. The sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or using the magic loop technique. Pockets are sewn on the front shelves symmetrically. This cardigan should be worn with 4-6 inches/10-16 cm in positive ease at chest.

Cardigan sizes: 3-4 years (5-6 years) 7-8 years (9-10 years) 11-12 years.
The sizes 3-4 years (5-6 years) 7-8 years (9-10 years) 11-12 years correspond to a chest measurement of approximately 20½-21½ (22-23) 23½-25 (25½-27) 27½-30 inches/53-55 (56-58) 59-63 (64-69) 70-76 cm.

Finished approx. measurements (after blocking):
Chest circumference
3-4 years 25½ inches/65 cm
5-6 years 27½ inches/70 cm
7-8 years 29½ inches/75 cm
9-10 years 31½ inches/80 cm
11-12 years 33½ inches/85 cm

Note: Shown in size 3-4 years with positive ease at a chest of 5 inches/13 cm.

Gauge swatch (blocked):
22 stitches x 31,5 rows in stockinette stitch on U.S. 4 (3,5 mm) needles = 4x4 inches/10x10 cm.

Suggested needles:
U.S. 4 (3,5 mm) circular needles (24 inches/60 cm or 32 inches/80 cm); U.S. 4 (3,5 mm) double-pointed needles (if the sleeves are not worked using the magic loop technique); or the necessary needle size to obtain gauge.

Suggested yarn:
Worsted (9 wpi) weight yarn (Wool-Merino 100%; 50g (1.76Oz) = 126 yds (115 m): 200 (230) 260 (290) 320 g. FibraNatura Dona (color: Camellia-114) used.

Materials needed: 0,55 inch/1,4 cm buttons 10 (11) 12 (13) 14; scissors; stitch markers; tapestry needle.