Aster Cardigan

The Aster Cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down, with the button bands integrated as you knit. The sleeves are worked in the round. Add pockets to both sides of the garment. After blocking, embroider the flower motif at any position you like. This cardigan is a variation of the classic raglan construction, with refined shaping around the shoulders for a more comfortable and flattering fit. Gauge / With 6 mm (US 10) needle : 15 sts and 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in stockinette stitch after blocking Recommended ease: 0~45cm / 0~17.75’’ Size: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) Sample shown in Size 1 with 45 cm/17.75” positive ease. Finished body circumference: 128 (142, 155, 163, 178) cm/50.25 (56, 61, 64.25, 70)” Yarns: Gepard Garn, Puno, 68% Alpaca, 22% Nylon, 10% Merino, 50g=110m/120yds Color No.720/744, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) Balls. Approx. 880 (990, 1518, 1656, 1794) m/1056 (1056, 1660, 1811, 1961) yards. (The yarn amount is for the 3 buttonholes version, you may need more yardage when extending the length of the garment) Needles: 6 mm (US 10) for the body and sleeves; 5 mm (US 8) for the ribbing. Use circular needles ranging from 40 to 120 cm, depending on the stitch count required for each section. (DPNs or preferred needles (Magic Loop) for small circumference knitting.) Other Materials: Stitch markers, stitch holder cords or waste yarn, tapestry needles, 3~4 buttons with a diameter of 25mm each.