Divino Cardigan

**PATTERN NOTES** This cardigan is worked from the top down with raglan shaping and a dainty slip-stitch pattern motif. There are four cable panels that run from the shoulder down to the lower hem and they give the cardigan a more sophisticated look. The neckband is reinforced with a double-knit welt, and a small section of German Short Rows is worked at the neckband ribbing to raise the back neck. The pattern offers two sleeve lengths, full length or cropped. Choose one that suits your styling preference. 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. As the yoke increases, change to the appropriate length of circular needle. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** **Bust Circumference:** 37 (41¼, 43¼, 47½, 51½, 55¾, 57¾, 62)” / 94 (104.5, 110, 120.5, 131, 141.5, 147, 157.5) cm **Raglan Depth (centre front to neckband):** 7¾ (8¼, 8¼, 8¾, 9¼, 9¾, 10¼, 11)” / 19.5 (21, 21, 22, 23.5, 25, 26.5, 27.5) cm **Body Length to Underarm (at centre front):** 13½ (13½, 14, 14, 14, 14½, 14½, 15)” / 34 (34, 35.5, 35.5, 35.5, 37, 37, 38) cm **Upper Arm Circumference:** 12½ (13½, 14½, 14½, 15¾, 16¾, 16¾, 17¾)” / 32 (34.5, 37, 37, 40, 42.5, 42.5, 45) cm **Sleeve Length to Underarm:** 17¾ (17¾, 18¼, 18¼, 18¼, 18¼, 18¾, 18¾)” / 45 (45, 46.5, 46.5, 46.5, 46.5, 48, 48) cm **Cropped Sleeve Length to Underarm:** 12¾ (12¾, 12¾, 13½, 13½, 13½, 14, 14)” / 32.5 (32.5, 32.5, 34, 34, 34, 35.5, 35.5) cm **GAUGE** 23 sts & 44 rows = 4”/10 cm over dimple stitch pattern (Chart B1) on a 4.00 mm (US 6) needle with 2 strands of yarn held together, after blocking. **NEEDLES** 2.75 mm (US 2) circular needle 16” / 40 cm 3.00 mm (US 2.5) circular needles 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm, and an optional set of DPNs (for working the front bands) 3.25 mm (US 3) circular needle 16” / 40 cm, and a set of DPNs 4.00 mm (US 6) circular needles 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm (or longer for larger sizes), and an optional set of DPNs or needle size required to obtain correct gauge. **NOTIONS** 10 stitch markers 8 removable stitch markers waste yarn or stitch holders tapestry needle 8 buttons