Xanthia Cardigan

The Xanthia Cardigan is a simple raglan-sleeved design featuring an easy-to-learn textured stitch pattern. It is worked seamlessly from the top down, starting with the neckbands that extend into button bands, which are knitted simultaneously with the rest of the cardigan.

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SIZING:
2XS(XS, S, S+, M, M+, L)(L+, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) #sizeinclusive
The cardigan is intended to be worn with approx. 2-6" / 5-15 cm of positive ease at the bust. 
Finished bust measurements approx.: 35(36.5, 37.25, 39.5, 42, 44.25, 46)(48.25, 50.5, 53.75, 57.75, 62, 65)" / 89(93, 95, 101, 107, 113, 117)(123, 129, 137, 147, 157, 165) cm 
To fit bust sizes: 29.5(31.5, 33.5, 35.5, 37, 39, 41)(43, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61)" /75(80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105)(110, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155) cm 
Finished Sleeve Circumference:
12(12.5, 12.5, 12.5, 13.5, 15, 15.5)(16.5, 17.5, 19, 20.5, 22, 23.5)"
30(32, 32, 32, 34, 38, 40)(42, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) cm

Shown in size S+ on a 34.25" / 86 cm bust with 6" / 15 cm ease.

GAUGE:
20 sts and 26 rows = 4 10 cm in textured stitch pattern with larger (US 6/4 mm) needles.

MATERIALS:
YARN:
Fyberspates Vivacious DK (100 % sw merino wool, 3.5 oz/100g/252 yds/230 m/skein) in colorway Burnished (832). You need approx. 4.5(5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7)(7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins or 1098(1152, 1204, 1260, 1449, 1512, 1571)(1634, 1761, 1880, 2019, 2173, 2309) yds/1002(1052, 1099, 1150, 1323, 1380, 1434)(1491, 1607, 1716, 1842, 1984, 2107) m of similar (dk-weight) yarn.

NEEDLES:
US 6/4 mm 24-32-48/60-80-120 cm circular needle for body
US 4/3.5 mm for hem ribbing and cuffs
Adjust the needle size to get the correct gauge.

OTHER:
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scrap yarn/stitch holders, buttons 0.75/2 cm (7-8 pieces)