Celestial Cardigan

> Spring is finally here, and the > Celestial Cardigan is the kind of > piece that stays with you… through > cool summer nights and the first days > of fall. It’s easy to knit, warm > without feeling heavy, and one of > those pieces that can feel classic or > modern depending on how you wear it. A > piece you’ll reach for again and again > — a true investment for your wardrobe. > Are you knitting the Celestial > Cardigan? Tag us when you post your > photos by using #CelestialCardigan #ClaudiaQuintanilla and @eweknitto **[Sign up for our newsletter][2] to receive notifications and special offers for our new patterns!** **Notes** This v-neck cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. Firstly, back shoulders are cast on separately and short rows are worked to shape shoulders. At the same time, increases are made to shape the back neck. Shoulders are then joined together and back is worked to underarms. Fronts are picked up from back shoulders and neckline is shaped. The front and back are then joined and worked flat in one piece. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armholes and knitted from the top down in the round. Sleeve instructions are written to use DPNs, however an alternate method of working small circumferences can be used, such as Magic-Loop, or a short circular needle for the larger sizes. Button bands are picked up around the front of the cardigan and worked back and forth in rows. **Sizes** XXS (XS, S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X, 4X). To be worn with approx 6 - 8” / 15 - 20 cm positive ease. **Yarn** Rowan Kid Classic (Aran Weight 70% Wool, 22% Mohair, 8% Polyamide; 140 m / 153 yds per 50g) 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) (11, 12, 13, 13) skeins, colourway Drought **Needles** 4.00 mm (US 6) circular needle 32” / 80 cm (or longer for larger sizes), and an optional set of Double Pointed Needles (DPNs) 4.50 mm (US 7) circular needle 32” / 80 cm (or longer for larger sizes), and an optional set of DPNs *or needles required to obtain correct gauge* **Finished Measurements** **Bust Circumference:** 34¾ (37½, 41, 45½, 49) (52½, 56, 60½, 64)” 88.5 (95, 104, 115.5, 124.5) (133.5, 142.5, 154, 163) cm **Body Length to Back Neck:** 22¼ (22¼, 24¼, 24¼, 24¼) (24¼, 26¼, 26¼, 26¼)” 56 (56, 61.5, 61.5, 61.5) (61.5, 66.5, 66.5, 66.5) cm **Armhole Depth:** 7 (7½, 8, 8¼, 8¾) (9, 9½, 10, 10¼)” 18 (19, 20.5, 21, 22) (23, 24, 25.5, 26) cm **Upper Arm Circumference:** 14¼ (15, 16, 16½, 17¼) (18¼, 19, 20, 20½)” 36 (38.5, 40.5, 42, 44) (46.5, 48.5, 51, 52) cm **Sleeve Length to Underarm:** 19¼” / 48.5 cm **Back Neck Width:** 7 (7½, 8, 8, 8½) (8½, 9, 9¼, 9¾)” 18 (19, 20.5, 20.5, 21.5) (21.5, 22.5, 23.5, 25) cm [2]: https://mailchi.mp/eweknit/newsletter-sign-up