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Teddy Dear Cardigan Lite is a classic raglan design made with light bouclé style yarn that gives it a cozy and unique texture. It is meant to be a staple in the wardrobe and a versatile piece that blends well with any style. Cardigan is worked in stockinette stitch all the way through. Yoke and body is worked flat and sleeves are worked in the round. Button band is knitted onto the cardigan using double knitting. Intended to be worn with approximately 10 cm / 4” of positive ease. Pattern is written in American knitting terms, with minimal abbreviations. Read the pattern all the way through before you begin.
 
 
Sizes
Bust size of the finished sweater is XS 86, S 92, M 102, L 110, XL 120, 2XL 130, 3XL 140, 4XL 150, 5XL 160 cm, approximately XS 33¾”, S 36¼”, M 40¼”, L 43¼”, XL 47¼”, 2XL 51¼”, 3XL 55”, 4XL 59“, 5XL 63” not including the button band (3 cm / 1¼“).
Model is wearing size M on 93 cm / 36½” bust. Please note that the correct size can only be achieved if the correct gauge is achieved. See the final measurements below before you decide on the size.
 
Gauge / Tension
Main 21 stitches by 32 rows = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) using size US 8 / 5.00 mm needles in stockinette stitch, after washing and blocking. 
 
Suggested Yarn
150, (165), 180, (195), 215, (235), 250, (265), 290 grams of the Cardiff Cashmere “Brushlight”, 25 grams = 138 meters / 150 yards. Featured in color 128.
 
Suggested needles 
For the yoke and body 80 cm / 32” US 8 / 5.00 mm circular knitting needles or size to obtain gauge. 
For the body ribbing 80 cm / 32” US 6 / 4.00 mm
For the sleeves US 8 / 5.00 mm double pointed needles or small circumference (25 to 30 cm / 10” to 12” circular knitting needles).
For the sleeve cuffs US 2.5 / 3.00 mm double pointed needles or small circumference (25 to 30 cm / 10” to 12” circular knitting needles).
For the button band 100 cm / 40” US 4 / 3.50 mm circular knitting needles + double pointed needle.