Spicula Cardigan

***Birthday sale - please enjoy all my patterns 20% off with code - october Thank you for supporting Ukrainian designers and for keeping our little creative world connected. Happy knitting always!!!*** **Spicula Cardigan** is a chunky, comfy style cardigan. The cardigan is designed with oversized fit, adjusted length for body and sleeves and button bands that are worked simultaneously with cardigan. You can wear it open fronted or with buttons. Small cables start right at the neck and move along the yoke merging in raglan lines. Cardigan is worked pretty fast using chunky yarn and larger needles. It’s perfect for everyday wear over your favorite dresses or with jeans. *Spicula patterns family, including now [Spicula Sweater][1] and [Spicula Tee][2] and [Spicula Sweater light][3] as well.* Cardigan is worked top down and seamlessly, back and forth in rows with raglan increases on the yoke. Once the yoke is ready, sleeves stitches are placed on hold and the body continues to work to the hem. Optional – you can work a few short rows after yoke to make back longer for better fit. Sleeves are worked in the round after the body is ready. Both sleeves and body are finished with delicate ribbing. The length of the body and sleeves can be easily adjusted to desired length. Button bands are worked simultaneously with cardigan, button holes are optional and worked once the cardigan is ready using sewing method. **Sizes** XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL) **Finished measurements** Bust circumferences (open fronted)– 96 (103, 111, 121, 128, 136, 146) cm / 37.75 (40.25, 43.5, 47.5, 50.25, 53.5, 57.5)’’; Intended to be worn with 10-20 cm / 6 - 8’ of positive ease already included in the bust circumferences; Yoke depth – 19 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 31) cm / 7.5 (7.75, 8.75, 9.25, 10.25, 11.0, 12.0)’’; Measures at center front, below the neckline. Length (from hem to underarms) – 29 cm / 11.5’’; Upper arms circumferences –38 (41, 44, 48, 51, 54, 59) cm / 14.75 (16.0, 17.5, 18.75, 20.0, 21.25, 23.25)’’; Sleeve length (from underarm) – 38 cm /15.0’’; Length of the body and sleeves can be easily adjusted to desired length. Shown on 86 cm / 34’’ bust; natural beige size S with 17 cm / 6.75’’, blue size XS with 10 cm / 4’’ of positive ease. **Needles** Circular 6 mm (US 10) 80-100 cm (32-40)’’ long for ribbing; Circular 8 mm (US 11) 80-100 cm (32-40)’’ long for main part; Dpns 6mm (US 10) and 8 mm (US11) OR circular 40-50 cm (16-20)’’ OR you can use the same circular needles as for main part if you use magic loop method. Or needle size needed to obtain the correct gauge. Notions: tapestry needle, cable needle, 6 (4+2 in different color) stitch markers, approx 6-7 buttons depending on the length of cardigan 25 mm/1’’ in diameter (optional), scrap yarn or stitch holders, thin needle and matching thin yarn to make button holes (optional). **Original yarn** Approx 9 (10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18) balls / 450 (500, 600, 650, 700, 800, 900) g of Peru Yarna (45% merino wool, 25% baby alpaca, 30% polyamide; 50g / 1.8oz – 60m / 66 yds) worked single stranded; OR Approx 8 (8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14) balls / 400 (400, 450, 500, 600, 650, 700) g of Drops Air (65% alpaca, 28% nylon, 7% merino wool; 50g / 1.8oz – 150m / 164 yds) worked held two strands together; If you decide to make cardigan longer, you need more yarn than estimated. Yardage: approx 540 (600, 670, 740, 840, 940, 1050) m / 591 (656, 733, 809, 919, 1028, 1148) yds of similar bulky weight yarn worked single stranded. If you work holding two strands of yarn together, double the yardage. Suggested yarn: worsted or aran weight yarn worked double stranded or bulky weight yarn worked single-stranded to obtain the required gauge. **Gauge** 12 sts x 17 rnds = 10cm (4’’) in St st on larger needles after blocking. Take time to check your gauge before starting your project. More photos you'll find under hashtag #spiculacardigan on Instagram. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spicula-sweater [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spicula-tee [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spicula-sweater-light