Cork is a squishy top-layer raglan piece knitted in an eye-catching texture with chunky, soft, roving yarn. It is roomy so that lighter clothes can be layered under it. Cork can also work as a jacket during autumn and spring. The main pattern repeats every 4 rows making it easy to memorise and allows for (almost!) mindless knitting. The cardigan is finished with ribbed button bands and a ribbed rolled collar. Thanks to its top-down construction, all lengths are customisable.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7)

Recommended ease: 4–8” / 10–20 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 33.75 (39.5, 44, 54.25) (59.75, 69, 73.25)“ / 86 (100.5, 112, 137.5) (152, 175, 186) cm.

Length from Shoulder at Neck to Underarm: 6.5 (7.75, 9, 10.5) (11.5, 13.5, 14.75)“ / 16.5 (19.5, 22.5, 26.5) (29.5, 34, 37) cm.

Upper Arm Circumference: 10.75 (13, 15.25, 19) (21.5, 24.75, 27)“ / 27 (33, 38.5, 48.5) (54.5, 63, 68.5) cm.

Sleeve Length (from Underarm): 17.25” / 44 cm (adjustable).

Length from Underarm to Hem: 11.75” / 30 cm (adjustable).

MATERIALS
Yarn: 9 (10, 12, 16) (18, 21, 24) cones of ITO Yomo by ITO Yarn (100% wool, 109 yds / 100 m – 100 g), colourway Persimmon.

Or approx. 890 (1080, 1270, 1660) (1920, 2300, 2545) yds / 810 (990, 1165, 1520) (1755, 2100, 2325) m of soft bulky-weight roving yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Álafosslopi by Ístex or Lil’ Crazy Sexy Wool by Wool and the Gang.

Needles: US 9 / 5.5 mm 32–40” / 80–100 cm circular needles and US 7 / 4.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles for the button bands.

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, 4 buttons of 0.5” / 15 mm diameter (quantity is adjustable).

GAUGE
14 sts x 26 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles in Main Stitch Patt, after blocking.

15 sts x 28 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles in Garter St, after blocking.

You can find a helpful tutorial for the main stitch pattern here:
https://crazyhands.net/Corn-knit-stitch-pattern/