The No Frills Cardigan is a long cardigan that is worked from the top down with raglan increases. The cardigan is worked in stockinette stitch, while the neck edge is worked in rib which is continued down along the front edges. At the end, the afterthought pockets are worked from stitches that are picked up along the fronts of the cardigan.

Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5)

Size guide

The No Frills Cardigan is designed to have approx. 20 cm [8 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 20 cm [8 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm [30½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches].

The measurements for the finished garment are given on the first page of the pattern. Before beginning your project, measure yourself to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 90 cm [35½ inches] around your bust (or around the widest part on your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S cardigan has a bust circumference of 110 cm [43¼ inches] which in the given example would give you 18 cm [7¾ inches] of positive ease.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Bust circumference: 107 (110) 114 (120) 128 (137) 145 (150) 158 cm [42¼ (43¼) 45 (47¼) 50½ (54) 57 (59)

62¼ inches]

Length: 115 (115) 115 (115) 115 (115) 115 (115) 115 cm [45¼ (45¼) 45¼ (45¼) 45¼ (45¼) 45¼ (45¼) 45¼ inches] (measured mid back)

Size	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL	4XL	5XL
To Fit Bust	87 cm	90 cm	94 cm	100 cm	108 cm	117 cm	125 cm	130 cm	138 cm
Finished Bust	107 cm	110 cm	114 cm	120 cm	128 cm	137 cm	145 cm	150 cm	158 cm
Finished Length	115 cm	115 cm	115 cm	115 cm	115 cm	115 cm	115 cm	115 cm	115 cm

Option 1 – 4ply + 2ply Mohair held together
4ply	1845 m	2050 m	2255 m	2460 m	2665 m	2870–3075 m	3075 m	3280 m	3485 m
2ply	1913 m	2125 m	2338 m	2550 m	2763 m	2975–3188 m	3188 m	3400 m	3613 m
Option 2 – 8ply	1845 m	2050 m	2255 m	2460 m	2665 m	2870–3075 m	3075 m	3280 m	3485 m

Materials

Yarn Option 1: 8ply Single Stranded

Yarn Option 2: 4ply held together with 2ply silk mohair

All yarn requirements are shown on the Size Chart

Gauge: 21 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 4 mm [US6]

Needles: Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] / 80 and/or 100 cm [32 and/or 40 inches], 3.5 mm [US4] / 80 and/or 100 cm [32 and/or 40 inches]; Double-pointed needles: 4 mm [US6] and 3.5 mm [US4]

About materials: The yarn amounts given above are for a length of 115 cm [45¼ inches], which fits an approx. 170 cm [5.6 feet] tall person.

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