Journey Cardigan

Inspired by the beloved Journey Pullover, the Journey Cardigan is the natural next step for this popular design. Embracing the same classic raglan shape, relaxed silhouette, generous positive ease, slight balloon sleeves, and ribbing at cuffs, hem, and placket, this cozy cardigan promises to be a staple in your hand-knit wardrobe. **SIZES:** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) *Suggested ease range: 8–12”/20-30cm of positive ease at chest. Sample shown is size 3, worn with 12"/30cm of positive ease.* **FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE MEASUREMENTS:** Approx 38.75 (41.75, 45.75, 49.75, 53.75, 57.75, 61.75, 66.75, 70.75, 74.75)”/97 (104.5, 114.5, 124.5, 134.5, 144.5, 154.5, 167, 177, 187)cm **YARN:** RECOMMENDED: [North Bay Fiber, Journey][1] (100% Romney wool; 175 yd /159m per 100 g); 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins Sample shown in color Glennie. OR Aran weight yarn in the approx yardage: 821 (887, 996, 1107, 1221, 1319, 1418, 1556, 1676, 1773) yd/746 (806, 905, 1006, 1110, 1199, 1289, 1415, 1524, 1612)m **GAUGE:** 16 sts x 24 rows/rnds = 4"/10cm in Stockinette stitch, worked in the round and worked flat, blocked **NEEDLES:** *Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch. Note: Depending on the size knit, a longer circular Gauge Needle may be needed to accommodate yoke and body stitches. Use the appropriate length for the size you are making. A longer circular needle may also be needed for the placket.* • Gauge Needle: Size US 8 (5mm) 16", 32", 40" and 60" (for sizes 57.75"/144.5cm and above) circular needles— or size necessary to obtain gauge • Smaller Needle: Size US 7 (4.5mm) 16”, 32”, 40” and 60” (for sizes 57.75”/144.5cm and above) circular needles—or one size smaller than Gauge Needle **TOOLS:** Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, and 6 buttons 1-1.5"/2.5-4cm (optional). Sample shows 1"/2.5cm buttons. **NOTES:** • Piece is worked from the top-down. • Increases at the neck edge are used to shape the V-Neck. • After the raglan increases are complete, the sweater is divided at the underarm. Body is completed, then the sleeves are worked. Buttonhole band may be completed at the end or prior to working the sleeves. [1]: https://www.northbayfiber.com/collections/yarn/products/journey