Foundation Cardigan

Foundation Cardigan is a basic raglan cardigan. It is quite easy to knit and suits a wide variety of yarns. The cardigan is worked top down with short rows, which shapes the neckline beautifully. At the end, front edges and neckline are worked and button are attached. Sizes (XXS) XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL Measurements of the cardigan Bust circumference: (88) 94 (101) 107 (114) 120 (128) 139 (146) 155 cm [(34.5) 37 (39.75) 42 (45) 47.25 (50.5) 54.75 (57.5) 61 inches]. Length*: (47) 48 (49) 50 (52) 53 (55) 56 (58) 60 cm [(18.5) 18.75 (19.25) 19.75 (20.5) 20.75 (21.75) 22 (22.75) 23.5 inches]. Yarn, bouclé cardigan Isager Bouclé (100% alpaca, 50 g = 175 m) held together with Isager Tvinni (100% wool, 50 g = 255 m) Bouclé 6s: (200) 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400 g Tvinni 6s: (150) 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) 250 (250) 250 g Yarn, grey cardigan Sandnes Garn Fritidsgarn (100% wool, 50 g = 70 m) Mørk gråmelert 1055: (450) 500 (500) 550 (600) 650 (700) 750 (800) 850 g Recommended needles Circular needles 5 and 5,5 mm, 40 and 80 cm [US 8 and 9, 16 and 32”]. Double pointed needles 5 mm [US 8] (unless you use the magic loop method). Notions 5 buttons. The bouclé cardigan has duffel buttons, 3 cm [1.25”]. The buttons on the grey cardigan are approx. Ø 23 mm [1”] Gauge 15 sts x approx. 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4”] in stockinette stitch on 5,5 mm [US 9] needles. Construction Foundation Cardigan is worked top down with shorts rows to shape the neckline. Raglsn increases are worked simultaneously. When all the increases have been worked, the sleeves rest while the back and front pieces are worked back and forth. Then the sleeves are worked in the round. Front and neck egdes are worked after and then buttons are attached. Size guide Foundation Cardigan is designed with approx. 12-20 cm [4.75-8”] of positive ease, allowing you to choose how loose or fitted you’d like it to be. In the photo, Foundation Cardigan in bouclé is shown with a positive ease of approx. 16 cm [6.25"]. Foundation Cardigan in grey wool is shown with a positive ease of approx. 24 cm [9.5"]. Find your personal bust circumference by measuring around your chest (or the largest part of your upper body). Then, compare this measurement to the finished garment measurements listed at the beginning of the pattern. Positive ease is the difference between your body measurement and the measurements of the cardigan. For example, if your bust circumference is 94 cm [37”], a size M will give you a positive ease of 13 cm [5”] (107 cm – 94 cm = 13 cm) [42” - 37” = 5”]. A size L will give you a positive ease of 20 cm [8”] (114 cm – 94 cm = 20 cm) [45” - 37” = 8”].