Ramona Cardigan

Ramona cardigan has top-down raglan construction, a crew neck and slight waist shaping. It features a fake ‘seam’ along the sides, giving the appearance of a seam as well as providing a little more structure than a typical seamless sweater. Slightly cropped and well-fitted, this cardigan is a quick and easy knit. Detailed pattern instructions make this a perfect ‘first sweater’ project for the beginner knitter. More advanced knitters will also enjoy the pattern as a relaxing knit. > Looking for step-by-step video lessons for how to make your own Ramona Cardigan? Consider enrolling in my Ramona Cardigan virtual course! This go-at-your-own-pace online course walks you through every step and is perfect for beginner knitters looking to make their first garment. [Click here to learn more][1]! (note: pattern is included with course) **PATTERN INFORMATION:** **Sizes:** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Note: older versions of this pattern used different sizing labels (i.e, “Size S” instead of “Size 2”). If you would like to know how these previous sizing labels correspond to the new labels, [visit my tips page][2]. **Finished Bust Circumference (buttoned):** 33.25 (35.25, 38.5, 41.75, 44, 46) (50.25, 53.5, 56.75, 60, 64)”/ 84 (90, 98, 106, 112, 117) (128, 136, 144, 152, 163) cm **Picking Your Size:** Choose a size that is approx. 2-3”/5-8 cm larger than your actual bust measurement. Shown in size 2, being worn with approx 2”/5 cm of positive ease. **Gauge:** 15 sts & 22 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st after blocking. **Yarn:** Approx 775 (825, 900, 975, 1030, 1075) (1175, 1250, 1325, 1410, 1510) yds of aran/bulky- weight yarn, shown in Osprey by Quince & Co (100% American Wool; 100g = 170 yds), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins. Shown in color Kumlien’s Gull. **A Few Yarn Substitution Ideas:** * Cascade *Ecological (or Eco +)* * Berroco *Mercado* * Berroco *Ultra Alpaca Chunky* * Manos del Uruguay *Maxima* **Needles & Other Supplies:** • US 9/5.5 mm 32”/80 cm circ needle or size needed to obtain gauge. • US 9/5.5 mm DPNs, or size used to obtain gauge (or you can use 32”/80 cm circ for the magic loop method). • US 8/5 mm 32”/80 cm circ needle, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge (for button- band & neck ribbing). • 8 stitch markers. • 2 pieces of scrap yarn, approx 20”/51 cm in length. • Tapestry needle. • Locking stitch markers (for buttonhole place- ment). • Buttons: approx 7 (7, 7, 7, 7, 8) (8, 8, 8, 8, 8), ap- prox 7/8”. [1]: https://elizabethsmithknits.thinkific.com/courses/ramona-cardigan [2]: https://elizabethsmithknits.com/ramonatips