Knitting: Short Sleeve Quick Knitted Cardigan

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Short Sleeve Quick Knitted Cardigan Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Women

Item:

Sweater

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Knit
Purl
Knit in the Round
K1F&B

Pattern Description:

This sweater is so much fun to make because it knits up super quickly. It's even more fun to wear. This is a seamless top down raglan sweater that can be adjusted to fit you as you go. There is an increase row that creates a cute flare (and helps to flatter your figure!). You can decide to make the sweater with or without buttonholes. If you decide to not make holes, you can just slip the button through the yarn on the other front band. This pattern can be easily adjusted -- make short sleeves or long sleeves, with or without the flare.

Gauge:

2 STS and 6 rows = 2 inches

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

XS (S, M, L, XL) to fit chest sizes 28-30" (32-34", 36-38", 40-42", 44-46" )

Materials:

Size US 17 (12.75mm) 29" Circular Knitting Needles
4 (4, 4, 5, 5) Skeins Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Yarn
6 Stitch Markers
Scrap Yarn
3 Buttons (at least 1 1/2" diameter if making button holes; you can go smaller if you decide to not make holes and just slip the button through the yarn on the other front band)
Size US 15 (10mm) DPNs