Evendoon Cardigan

[A kit to knit this cardigan is available from the KDD shop][1] **Evendoon Cardigan** *Evendoon is a Scots word for straightforward - an ideal description of this top-down cardigan, which is designed to be a versatile and easily-modifiable wardrobe staple.* **Yarn** Kate Davies Designs Schiehallion (100% Wool: 70% Corriedale; 30% Cheviot; 110m/120yds per 50g skein) Rhubarb: 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) [10, 10, 10, 11, 12] x 50g skeins Check sizing table for garment dimensions. If you wish to add length to body or sleeves, you may need an extra skein of yarn. **Needles and Notions** Gauge-size and below gauge-size circular needles of appropriate lengths for working body Gauge-size and below gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences Gauge-size dpn for working i-cord Stitch markers Waste yarn for holding stitches Tapestry needle 8-12 buttons, approximately 1.5-2cm / ½-1in diameter **Gauge** 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm / 4in over stockinette in the round and back and forth using gauge-size needle. Use 4mm needle as a starting point for swatching. **Sizes** Finished bust circumference (with overlapped front bands): 84 (89.5, 96.5, 102, 110, 117) [124.5, 132, 139, 146.5, 155.5] cm / 33 (35¼, 38, 40¼, 43¼, 46) [49, 52, 54¾, 57¾, 61¼] in Select the size above your actual bust measurement. Shown in the second size. **Pattern notes** This cardigan is worked from the top down, casting on a few stitches, and increasing to shape the front neckline. Stitches are then cast on for each front, before shaping the sleeves and upper body with raglan increases. Sleeve caps are divided and set aside, then the body is worked to the desired length. Sleeves are picked up and worked top-down, before ribbed front bands and neck edging are worked. I-cord buttonholes complete the cardigan. [1]: https://www.shopkdd.com/sweaters-and-cardigans/evendoon-cardigan-kit-or-download