Mere Cardigan

Free video tutorial only! Knitting pattern (PDF) for sizes: 3-4 (5-6) 7-8 (9-10) 11-12 years is available on ETSY: https://seventhsedge.etsy.com/listing/1763756289 Sizes: 3-4 (5-6) 7-8 (9-10) 11-12 years. The sizes correspond to a chest measurement of approximately 21-21.5 (22-23) 23.5-25 (25.5-27) 27.5-30 inches / 53-55 (56-58) 59-63 (64-69) 70-76 cm. Measurements: Chest circumference: 26.75 (28.75) 30.75 (32.75) 34.75 inches / 68 (73) 78 (83) 88 cm. Length: 13.5 (14.5) 15.5 (16.5) 17.5 inches / 33 (37) 39 (42) 45 cm. Sleeve Length: 15.5 (17) 18.5 (20) 21.5 inches / 39 (43) 47 (51) 55 cm. Gauge: 16 stitches and 29 rows = 4 × 4 inches / 10 × 10 cm in garter stitch. Needles: U.S. 9 (5.5 mm) circular needles and U.S. 9 (5.5 mm) double-pointed needles (if not using the Magic Loop technique), or size needed to obtain gauge. Yarn: Aran weight yarn; approx. 465 yds / 425 m per 227 g / 8 oz skein: 220 (270) 320 (370) 420 g. Sample shown in Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool. Materials: 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 – 0.75 in / 2 cm buttons, scissors, stitch markers, tapestry needle, measuring tape. Techniques: Cast on, Knit, Purl, m1R, m1L, k2tog, p2tog, k3tog, p3tog, yo, Bind off. The Mere Cardigan is a timeless and cozy raglan sweater — a must-have for any child’s handmade wardrobe. It worked seamlessly from the top down, back and forth on circular needles, with raglan increases. The sleeves are worked in the round using circular needles with the Magic Loop technique or double-pointed needles. Easy to customize, this cardigan can be adjusted to your preferred length, making it a versatile piece for any wardrobe. It is designed with 4.75–7.5 inches / 12–19 cm of positive ease at the chest.