Banded Cardigan

Banded Cardigan uses a simple color insert for a big result! This raglan-sleeved cardigan has the button bands integrated as you work the body; therefore, there’s no finishing aside from weaving ends and attaching buttons. Use all one color for the stripes or use your scraps!

Finished Size:

Chest 32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52) inches, sleeve circumference 12.75(13.75, 14.5, 16.25, 17, 17.75) inches, length 14(14.5, 15, 16, 16.5, 17)”

Yarn: Forbidden Fiber Pride DK (75% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon, 5% Stellina, 230 yards/100g), 4(4, 4, 5, 6, 6) skeins. Sample worked in Athame (main) and French Violets. One skein of contrast required for sizes 32-40; purchase two for sizes 48-52.

Needles:

US #5/3.75mm circular needle, 32 inches or longer (larger sizes may prefer a longer needle).

Set of US #5/3.75mm double pointed needles or preferred method for small circumference knitting in the round.

Or size to make gauge

Gauge: 20 stitches/28 rows per 4” in stockinette stitch, worked flat, o