Raglan Cardigan with Hood Knitting Pattern (K423) **
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Raglan Cardigan with Hood Knitting Pattern – K423
A little hooded cardigan with raglan shaping, garter-stitch edging and a buttoned front. The original self-patterning yarn adds colour interest while you knit simple stocking stitch.
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Construction and Skill Guidance
Work the sleeves first and place them on hold. The body is worked flat in one piece to the underarms, then joined with the sleeves for the raglan yoke. Front bands and a shaped, seamed hood complete the cardigan; sleeve and underarm seams are required.
Suggested skill level: Intermediate. You’ll join held stitches into the yoke, work raglan decreases and buttonholes, pick up stitches and sew the hood seam.
Sizing and Measurements
Four sizes, from newborn to approximately 12–18 months. Choose by measurements rather than age alone.
| Size | Newborn | 3 months | 6–9 months | 12–18 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To fit chest (cm) | 36 | 41 | 46 | 51 |
| Finished chest (cm) | 41 | 46 | 51 | 56 |
| Length to back neck (cm) | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| Sleeve length to underarm (cm) | 13.5 | 15 | 17 | 19 |
Yarn Requirements
The original yarn is Sesia Mistral Jacquard 4ply, approximately 175 m per 50 g. The sample is shade #155.
| Size | Newborn | 3 months | 6–9 months | 12–18 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardigan and hood (m) | 525 | 525 | 700 | 700 |
Work with a single strand. Metreages are approximate yarn allowances converted from the original pattern quantities, rather than measured consumption. Allow extra for swatching or changes in size. Check a washed and dried swatch before starting.
With self-patterning yarn, start each new length from the same end of the ball for consistency. The colour pattern varies with garment size.
You’ll Need
- 2.75mm and 3.25mm straight needles
- 3.25mm circular needle, 80cm long, used back and forth to hold the yoke stitches
- Stitch holder and markers for the raglan joins
- 4 (4, 5, 5) buttons, in size order
- Yarn needle for finishing
Tension
28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm in stocking stitch on 3.25mm needles.