The Pouder Cardigan is a classic raglan worked back and forth on long circular needles top-down with raglan increases. The sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or circular needles using the Magic Loop Technique. This pattern is so customizable depending on your preferences for length. This cardigan should be worn with 3-5.5 inches/8-14 cm in positive ease at the chest.

The sizes 3-4 years (5-6 years) 7-8 years (9-10 years) 11-12 years correspond to a chest measurement of approximately 21-21.5 (22-23) 23.5-25 (25.5-27) 27.5-30 inches/53-55 (56-58) 59-63 (64-69) 70-76 cm.

Finished approx. measurements (after blocking) - chest circumference:
3-4 years 24.5 inches/62 cm
5-6 years 26.5 inches/67 cm
7-8 years 28.5 inches/73 cm
9-10 years 30.5 inches/78 cm
11-12 years 32.5 inches/83 cm

Note: Shown in size 3-4 years

Gauge swatch (blocked):
14 stitches x 18 rows in stockinette stitch on the U.S. 10 (6 mm) needles = 4x4 inches/10x10 cm

Suggested needles:
U.S. 10 (6 mm) circular needle (length 24-32 inches/60-80 cm), U.S. 10 (6 mm) double-pointed needles, if the sleeves are will be not worked using the Magic Loop Technique (or the necessary needle size to obtain gauge)

Suggested yarn:
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) weight yarn (wool 100g (3.53Oz) = 106 yds (97 m): 300 (350) 400 (450) 500g. FibraNatura Inca Solids used.

Materials needed: 0.9 inch/2.3 cm buttons 6 (6) 7 (7) 7; scissors; stitch markers; tapestry needle; measurement tape