Kaia Cardigan

Kaia Cardigan is a raglan cardigan with minimal finishing, worked in Aran weight yarn to give it body and a cozy look. This cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. The neckline is shaped with short rows. This pattern is graded with inclusive sizing in mind, designed to fit actual bust sizes from 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Measurements are given in both cm and inches. **Sizes** #sizeinclusive Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10} designed to fit actual bust circumference of 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) {127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) {50, 54, 58, 62, 66} inches. For between sizes, choose the smaller size. **Finished Measurements** Finished bust circumference (buttoned): 119.5 (125.5, 131.5, 142.5, 153) {161.5, 169, 178.5, 185.5, 193.5} cm / 47 (49.5, 51.75, 56, 60.25) {63.75, 66.5, 70.25, 73, 76.25} inches This garment is intended to be worn with about 25.5-43.5 cm / 10-17.25 inches positive ease. Shown in size 1, modeled with 40.5 cm / 16 inches of positive ease. **Materials** **Yarn** Aran weight Yardage: 725 (775, 835, 895, 980) {1025, 1095, 1165, 1265, 1350} m / 790 (850, 915, 975, 1070) {1120, 1195, 1270, 1380, 1480} yds, including 10% allowance Shown here: De Rerum Natura Cyrano (100% wool; 150 m / 164 yds, 100 g / 3.53 oz ball; Color Poivre Blanc): 5 (6, 6, 6, 7) {7, 8, 8, 9, 10} balls **Needles** 6.5 mm / US 10.5 circular needle of length 60-100 cm / 24-40 inches, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge. 6.5 mm / US 10.5 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the sleeves. 6 mm / US 10 circular needle of length 60-100 cm / 24-40 inches, depending on your size, for the hem. 6 mm / US 10 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the cuffs. **Notions** 5 buttons about 27 mm / 1 inch in diameter; removable markers; stitch markers; waste yarn; yarn needle **Gauge** 12.5 sts and 19 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette stitch on larger needle worked flat and in the round, blocked. **Required Skills** Decreases, increases, knitting in the round, short rows