Mimosa Cardigan

Mimosa Cardigan is a top-down, seamless cardigan with round neck and shaped with raglan increases. Some short rows are worked to create a higher back neck. Finally, stitches are picked up for the button and buttonhole bands.

Size: 1 ( 2, 3 )( 4, 5, 6 ) Sample photo shown in size 2.

Measurements: Gauge: 22 sts and 31rows = 10 x 10 cm ( 4 x 4 in ) in stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking. Recommended ease: 5 ~12cm ( 2 ~ 4.75 in ). Sample shown with 8 cm ( 3.25 in) positive ease.

Bust circumference: 92 ( 100, 104 )( 112, 116, 124 ) cm / 36.25 ( 39.25, 41 )( 44, 45.75, 48.75 ) in

Materials: Yarns : Retrosaria Vovo, 100% Wool, 143m/156 yd per 50g, colour #05 — 8 ( 9, 10 )( 11, 13, 14 ) balls

Needles: 4 mm / 6 US for Body, 3.5mm / 4 US for Ribbing. Or size to achieve gauge

Other Materials: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn.

8 ( 8, 9 )( 9, 10, 11 ) buttons , 11mm ( 0.5 in ) diameter.