Everyday Yay Cardi

The Everyday Yay Cardi is a go-to cardigan to wear with just about everything in your closet! Worked seamlessly from the top down, this cardigan has a simple raglan construction with a relaxed fit. There is an optional embroidery element along with faux crochet buttons for anyone who would like to make this cardigan truly one-of-a-kind. It is the perfect project for beginner knitters or for anyone who would like to make their first sweater. **Materials**: Main Color (MC): 3 (3, 4, 4, 5)[5, 6, 6, 7] skeins Spun Cloud (100% wool, approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g) Optional for Embroidery and Faux Crochet Buttons - Contrast Colors (CCs): 1 Wildflower Mini Skein Kit [(approx. 85 yds (78 m) / 100 g) - 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds (16 m) / skein] **Please note any modifications to size or length may require additional yarn.** Embroidered sample is a Size 2 shown in French Vanilla with Misty Day Wildflower Mini Skein Sampler Kit with the CCs used in the following order: CC1: Tribal; CC2: Rose Darling; CC3: Dusty Fleur; CC4: Midnight Amber; CC5: Hibiscus Flower. Size 3 sample is shown without embroidery in Bubblegum Candy. Buttons (optional) (3) Removable markers (4) Sewing needle and thread (for sewing snaps), optional Silver snaps - ¾” / 19 mm (3), optional for faux crochet buttons Stitch holders or smooth scrap yarn (2) Stitch markers (4) Tapestry needle **Needle Size**: Size US 13 (9 mm) 32-40” / 80-100 cm circular needles Size US 17 (12 mm) 32-40” / 80-100 cm circular needles for magic loop or size needed to obtain gauge (or additional needles of the same size for your preference of small circumference knitting) Optional for Faux Crochet Buttons - Size N/P / US 15 (10 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge **Gauge**: 7.5 sts and 11 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked flat using Spun Cloud and larger needles, steam blocked **Finished Sizes**: 33 (37.25, 39.25, 43.75, 48)[52.25, 56.5, 60.75, 65]” / 82.5 (93, 98, 109.5, 120)[130.5, 141.5, 152, 162.5] cm finished chest circumference Recommended to be worn with 1-5” / 2.5-12.5 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit. This cardigan has a relaxed fit and it is recommended to look at all finished measurements when choosing a size. Size 2 sample is shown on a 32” / 80 cm chest with 5.25” / 13 cm of positive ease, and Size 3 sample is shown on a 38” / 95 cm chest with 1.25” / 3 cm of positive ease. **Designer**: Laurel Gervitz