Choose one color of DK weight wool to knit this textured cardigan. This design begins at the top with a ribbed collar. Increases form the raglan yoke shaping as you knit toward the body of the cardigan. The waffle rib texture is easy and relaxing to knit, making this garment ideal for beginner knitters. Instructions include video tutorial links to assist with the various techniques like casting on, working the I-cord bind off, and making the buttonband. The length of the yoke, body, and sleeves is easy to customize as you try on the top-down garment while you knit. I featured West Wool Tandem for this project for a super soft merino wool fabric with plush drape. This non-superwash wool produces a lofty fabric with crisp stitch definition for the woolly waffle texture.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished Measurements
33 (36, 39.5, 46, 48.5) (54, 57.5, 61,
67)″ / 84 (91.5, 100, 117, 123) (137, 146, 155, 170)cm chest
circumference. Measurements taken after blocking.

Shown in Size 4 with a fitted style.

For a relaxed style, I recommend selecting a size that is
approximately 2 – 4″ / 5 – 10cm larger than your chest
circumference for a fit with positive ease. For an even more
relaxed fit, select a size that is 5 – 8″ / 13 – 20cm larger than
your chest circumference.

Yoke, sleeve, and body lengths are customizable.

Yarn
DK weight

Yardage
Approximately 1100 (1200, 1300, 1450, 1650)
(1800, 1900, 2000, 2100) yds / 1006 (1097, 1189, 1326, 1509)
(1646, 1737, 1829, 1920) m

If you are using West Wool Tandem, I recommend having 5 (5,
6, 6, 7) (8, 8, 8, 9) skeins of yarn for your chosen size.

Shown in
West Wool Tandem (100% South American Merino
Wool; 254yds / 233m per 100g skein)
Colorway - North Sea

Needles
US 5 / 3.75mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or one
size smaller than larger needle
US 6 / 4mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to
obtain gauge

Notions
8 stitch markers, 1 split ring marker, tapestry needle,
waste yarn

Gauge
20 sts & 34 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in pattern after blocking
using larger needles (US 6 / 4mm recommended)

Gauge Swatch
CO 34 sts.

Row 1: K to last st, sl1 wyif.
Row 2: K1, p to last st, sl1 wyif.
Row 3: K1, (k1, p3) repeat to last st, sl1 wyif.
Row 4: K4, p1, (k3, p1) repeat to last st, sl1 wyif.

Repeat last 4 rnds until the swatch reaches your desired size.
Block finished gauge swatch to get the most accurate stitch
count.

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