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CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW
First, the yoke is set up for a raglan construction and worked with increases to shape and lower the front neckline. Then, the yoke is continued with raglan increases to the bottom of the armholes where it’s then split to form the body and sleeves. The sleeves are placed on hold while the front and back are joined to form the body. The body is then worked to desired length and finished in half-twisted rib. Then the button bands and collar are worked in half-twisted rib. The sleeves are then placed back on the needles and worked with decreases to slightly taper the sleeve.
This pattern is only charted, there are no written instructions for the charts.
SIZING
The Maisie cardigan is designed to be worn with approximately 6-8 in [15-20 cm] of positive ease, meaning the circumference of the cardigan when buttoned is approximately 6-8 in [15-20 cm] larger than your bust when fully buttoned.
Sizes: (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6] (7, 8, 9, 10)
To fit bust: (28-30, 32-34, 36-38) [40-42, 44-46, 48-50] (52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66) in [(71-76, 81-86, 91-96) [102-107, 112-117, 122-127] (132-137, 142-147, 152-157, 162-167) cm]
Garment circumference: (36, 40, 44) [48, 52, 56] (60, 64, 68, 72) in [(91.5, 101.5, 112) [122, 132, 142] (152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 183) cm]
Note: Size 10 was not tested. If you are interested in knitting this size, I’m happy to offer the pattern for free in exchange for feedback on the fit. Please email emily@emknits.co for more information.
YARN
(1380, 1425, 1515) [1600, 1750, 1875] (2025, 2200, 2310, 2425) yards [(1262, 1303, 1385) [1463, 1600, 1715] (1852, 2012, 2112, 2217) meters] of a sport weight yarn or equivalent yarns held together
The yellow sample shown was knit in a size 2 and used one strand of KnitPicks Palette held together with Drops Kid Silk Mohair. The burgandy sample was knit with Woolyknit Merino Wool 4ply held double.
NEEDLES
US size 5 [3.75 mm] circular needles 24, 32 or 40 in (60, 80 or 100 cm)
US size 4 [3.5 mm] circular needles 24, 32 or 40 in (60, 80 or 100 cm)
GAUGE
32 st x 34 rows on 4x4 in [10 x 10 cm] using US size 5 [3.75 mm] needles in cabled pattern, blocked
24 st x 34 rows on 4x4 in [10 x 10 cm] using US size 5 [3.75 mm] needles in basketweave stitch, blocked
MATERIALS
(7, 7, 7) [8, 8, 8] (8, 8, 8, 8) 0.75 in [2 cm] buttons
Cable needle
Sewing needle and thread for sewing buttons
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
TECHNIQUES
Backwards loop cast on
Cable knitting and reading cable charts
Increasing and decreasing
Long-tailed cast on
DISCLAIMER
All knitting patterns are instant-download digital files. No patterns are shipped.