DESIGN DETAILS
- Loose fit-5 to 6 inches-(12.7 to 15.2 cm) positive ease
- The go-to cardigan
- The cardigan shapes itself beautifully on all shapes and sizes with a flattering vertical 3 x 3 rib
- Also looks great belted
- The sweater can be made either in regular length or an almost cropped – version
- Round neck
- Classic raglan sleeves
- Sleeve length is slightly exaggerated
- Zipper closure

PATTERN DETAILS - the easy to follow pattern includes:
- Schematic for each piece
- A helpful tracking sheet
- Diagrams and full explanations for techniques including links to videos
- A link for substitute yarn

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TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN
Links to videos for selected techniques are included. I look for videos as close to possible as the instructions I have written. Sometimes they may be slightly different but still very helpful.
- Cast-on
- Bind-off
- 3 x 3 ribbing
- Decreasing
- Increasing
- Garter stitch for neck band
- Sewing in a zipper

YARN USED FOR SAMPLE
Brown Sheep Company—Cotton Fine
80% Pima Cotton    —    20% Merino Wool
1.75 ounces-(50 grams)—222 yards-(203 m) each pull skein

6(7—7—8—9) pull skeins for classic cardigan
5(6—6—7—7) pull skeins for cropped cardigan

For your cardigan to be the correct size, it is not the brand of yarn that matters, but the GAUGE that is important. It is best to refer to the yardage to determine how many skeins or balls to purchase.

FOR A SUBSTITUTE YARN

SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES
- size 5-(3.75 mm) needles or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
- size 3-(3.25 mm) needles (for neck only)
- size F-(3.75 mm) crochet hook

NOTIONS
- Gauge ruler
- Yarn markers-use a strand of thin cotton (number 10 crochet thread is great for yarn markers) in a contrasting color
- Tracking sheet-included with pattern
- Tapestry needle
- Separating zipper to fit—see page 7 for zipper information
- Sewing thread to match yarn to sew in zipper

GAUGE
- 26 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches in 3x3 ribbing-(10 cm) on size 5-(3.75 mm) needles blocked and slightly stretched

Pattern will be emailed in PDF form to you with very detailed step-by-step instructions, photos, charts, and schematics. You will receive this PDF pattern after your payment is received.

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