Shia (Sand) Cardigan

**Pattern Information** Difficulty: Intermediate - requires some experience of knitting garments previously. The Shia cardigan was inspired by the the soothing pattern created by the Shifting Sands cable pattern. Shia means Sand in the Ga language. The Shia cardigan is a top down raglan designed with 12-15cm of positive ease. The pattern construction includes a staggered start - this means you’ll begin with casting on the stitches needed for the raglan but then rapidly increase the front stitches to create the neckline, whilst working raglan increases. Once the neckline has been established you’ll continue to work the raglan increases and the Shifting Sands cable pattern on the fronts of the cardigan. Once the yoke is complete, you’ll separate the body and the sleeves. You will then work the body, followed by the sleeves. Once you have finished the body and the sleeves you will pick up stitches to create the neckline ribbing in a 2x2 rib. Lastly you’ll pick up stitches along the two fronts of your cardigan to create the button band. The pattern has written instructions, cable charts and tables. **Sizes** 1(2,3,4,5)**[6,7,8,9]** **Finished Bust sizes in cm & inches** Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)**[6, 7, 8, 9]** 90.5 (97.5, 109.5, 119.5, 129.5)**[139.5, 149.5, 160.5, 168.5]**cm 36.25 (39, 43.75, 47.75, 51.75)**[55.75, 59.75, 64.25, 67.5]**in Please refer to full schematic in the pictures. Ease: This pattern has been graded with approximately 12-15cm (4½-6in) of positive ease. I would recommend picking the finished size which is as close to 15cm/6in larger than your bust measurement. The sample is a Size 3, with 12cm positive ease Gauge: 20 stitches, 28 rounds per 10cm/4in in stocking stitch and Shifting Sands pattern (after being blocked) **Yarn** Suggested Yarn: DK, 112m/122yds per 50g/ 225m/246yds per 100g – or similar yarn to get the correct gauge. Yarn used in Sample: Weku Yarn Bukom DK in Golden Yellow All Yarn Requirements include a 10% buffer to take into account different tension and knitting styles. 8 (8, 9, 10, 11)**[12, 13, 14, 15]** 50g balls 365 (385, 435, 485, 520)**[590, 630, 680, 720]**g 818 (863, 975, 1086, 1165)**[1322, 1412, 1524, 1613]**m 895 (944, 1067, 1188, 1275)**[1446, 1545, 1667, 1765]**yds **Suggested needles** 3.5mm (US 4) circular needles for collar, ribbing and cuffs 4.5mm (US 7) circular needles for the main body and sleeves Cable needle Length of circular needles, 24cm, 40cm, 60cm, 80cm (9.5in”, 16in”, 24in”, 32in”). **Notions** Minimum 8 stitch markers Tapestry needle Scissors Tape measure Blocking mat and pins Scrap yarn stitch holder or spare cable needles to hold your sleeve stitches 7 buttons 2cm/0.75in diameter (the buttonhole technique can be adapted for larger buttons!) **Special Techniques** Buttonholes 2x2 tubular bind off (optional) Increasing in pattern