The Charlotte Top-Down Raglan Cardigan - Women's Knitting Pattern | PT 8722

Lightweight and breathable, knit the Charlotte Raglan Cardigan seamlessly for the top down in your perfect Spring shade of Cotton 8 ply.

Construction

Raglan cardigan. Knit on circular needles from the neck down in one piece, with raglan shaping and bands added at end.

Tension

22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 3.75mm needles. About tension.

Suitable Yarns

This pattern is designed for Cotton 8 ply. Any of our 8 ply (DK/Light Worsted equivalent) yarns could be used with this pattern but will give a different result.

Accessories

For body: a long (100-120cm) 3.25mm and 3.75mm circular needle. For sleeves: a 3.25mm and 3.75mm short circular needle or double-pointed needles. Size needles to give correct tension. 8 buttons.

Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)

2 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings

Techniques you'll be employing

Knitting through back loop, make 1, passing slip stitch over, knitting up stitches for bands.

Fit & Related Yarn Requirement

To Fit Chest	cm	80	90	100	110	120	130
Finished chest size	cm	90	100	110	120	130	140
Body Length	cm	51	52	53	54	55	56
Sleeve Length	cm	45	45	45	45	45	45
Yarn requirements	x 200g balls Cotton 8 ply or Cotton Crush 8 ply	2	3	3	3	3	4

Photographed in Cotton Crush 8 ply shades Green Tea and Mandarin.