This raglan cardigan is worked in one piece, from the top down, with minimal finishing necessary. Charted lace patterns are worked on the sleeves, sides and center front. A row of eyelets is created at the waist and is threaded with an I-cord belt. When the body is complete, stitches are picked up at the center front to create the edging for the buttons and buttonholes.

Sizes
XS(S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X); ¾ Length Sleeve version shown in XS; Cap Sleeve version shown in S.

Finished Measurements
Chest: 34(37, 40, 44, 47, 49, 52) inches
Length: 22.5(23.5, 24, 24.75, 24.75, 25.75, 25.75) inches

Gauge
20 sts/24 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch

Materials

Cap Sleeve Version
• 750(850, 930, 1050, 1120, 1210, 1280) yards of Worsted weight yarn; Shown in Premiere by Classic Elite Yarns

¾-Length Sleeve Version
• 850(940, 1020, 1120, 1200, 1290, 1380) yards of Worsted weight yarn; Shown in Love by Vickie Howell

NOTE: Select bamboo yarn for a drapey, loose fit, or cotton for a structured close-fit.

All Versions
• 24 inch length US #7/4.5mm circular needles, or size to obtain gauge
• 4 US #7/4.5mm dpn, or size to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers in two contrasting colors
• Darning needle
• Six ½-inch buttons

Skills
Increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches and chart reading.

Knitting abbreviations.