Top down raglan cardi with options for short, elbow length or long sleeves.  A few simple increases for neck shaping and decreases for body and sleeve shaping and no seams to sew!  Finished with a deep rib and your choice of ribbon, tape or i-cord to fasten.

 

  
 

XS [S, M, L, XL]  To fit bust: 32 [34, 36, 38, 40] inches

Materials Blue Sky Cotton (100% Cotton), 3.5oz/100g, 150yds/137m.Note:  If making Long Sleeve version it is advisable to purchase an extra skein. 2, (2, 3, 3, 3) Skeins of #607 Lemongrass. Or yarn that knits to specified gauge.

Needles 1 set of US 13/9mm knitting needles, 1 set of US 13/9mm double pointed needles,OR long (24” or longer) US 13/9mm circular needle for magic loop method.

Other stuff you will need:  Stitch Holders, Tapestry Needle, 1 ½ - 2 yards (depending on waist size) of Ribbon, Tape or Knitted I-cord for belt. 

Gauge 11 1/2 stitches x 14 rows = 4”/10cm worked in Stockinette Stitch using US 13 /9mm knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

Skills and Techniques Purl, Increasing, Decreasing, Knitting in the Round.                                                      

  
  $5