Foundation Cardigan Man

Foundation Cardigan Man 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 buttons are attached. Sizes (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL Measurements of the cardigan Bust circumference: (104) 111 (118) 126 (133) 141 (147) 152 cm [(41) 43.75 (46.5) 49.5 (52.25) 55.5 (58) 59.75 inches]. Length*: (62) 63 (65) 67 (69) 71 (72) 73 cm [(24.5) 24.75 (25.5) 26.25 (27.25) 28 (28.25) 28.75 inches]. Yarn Sandnes Garn Fritidsgarn (100% wool, 50 g = 70 m) Yarn quantity Mørk gråmelert 1055: (600) 650 (700) 750 (800) 850 (900) 950 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 6 buttons. Ø 25 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 Man is worked top down with shorts rows to shape the neckline. Raglan 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 The sizes (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL are designed to fit a chest circumference of approx. (80-86) 86-94 (94-102) 102-108 (108-116) 116-122 (122-128) 128-134 cm [(31.5-33.75) 33.75-37 (37-40.25) 40.25-42.5 (42.5-45.75) 45.75-48 (48-50.5) 50.5-52.75”].