This fast-to-knit top-down raglan cardigan can become the perfect palette to experiment with colour. Try stripe variations for some fun colour adventures. You’ll be amazed at how quickly this cardigan knits up!

Yarn kits are available from Stolen Stitches here.

SIZES

To Fit Actual Bust Circumference Up To:** 30 (33, 35.75, 39.5, 42.25, 45.25, 48, 50.75, 54.5, 57.5)” / 76 (84, 91, 100.5, 107.5, 115, 122, 129, 138.5, 146) cm
2-4” / 5-10 cm of positive ease are recommended.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust Circumference:** 32 (35, 37.75, 41.5, 44.25, 47.25, 50, 52.75, 56.5, 59.5)” / 81.5 (89, 96, 105.5, 112.5, 120, 127, 134, 143.5, 151) cm, with front bands buttoned with 2” / 5 cm overlap.
Size 37.75” / 96 cm modelled with 3.5”/ 9 cm positive ease.

Length from Back of Neck: 22.25 (22.5, 23.25, 23.75, 24.25, 24.75, 25.25, 25.75, 26.25, 26.75)” / 56.5 (57, 59, 60.5, 61.5, 63, 64, 65.5, 66.5, 68) cm

YARN

Stolen Stitches ‘Deas’ (86% Merino Wool, 14% Mohair; 202 yds / 185 m per 3.6 oz / 100 g); colours: MC: Nightfall, 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins, CC: Lime, 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins

Approx. yardage: MC: 590 (629, 682, 731, 786, 834, 881, 930, 983, 1032) yds / 540 (576, 624, 670, 720, 764, 807, 852, 901, 945) m; CC: 161 (172, 186, 200, 214, 228, 240, 254, 268, 281) yds / 148 (157, 170, 183, 196, 208, 220, 232, 246, 258) m

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

US size 8 / 5mm circular needles, 32-40”/ 80-100 cm long or longer for larger sizes for body
Set of US size 8 / 5 mm dpns if Magic Loop not used for sleeves
US size 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles, 32-40”/ 80-100 cm long for edging
Set of US size 7 / 4.5 mm dpns if Magic Loop not used for sleeve cuff
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, every knitter’s gauge is unique.

Stitch markers, 2 lockable stitch markers, waste yarn or barber cord, tapestry needle, 8 buttons approx. 0.89” / 22 mm diameter.

GAUGE

17 sts & 24 rows / rnds = 4” / 10 cm in St St blocked with larger needles
18 sts & 28 rows / rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Ribbing blocked with smaller needles

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