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SIZES:

XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL)(4XL, 5XL)

Bust: 32 (36, 40, 46) (50, 55, 60) (65, 70)’’/ 81 (91, 102, 117) (127, 140, 152) (165, 178) cm, blocked

Designed to be worn with 2” (5 cm) of positive ease.

MATERIALS:

Expression Fiber Arts Wishglow Sport yarn

Shown in colors: A) Fuchsia Glow, B) Burnt Gold, C) Dragon Lore, D) Coconut Cream, and E) Enigmatic

Stripe yardage approximations here are for Wishglow Sport. When in doubt, buy extra!

2 colors: A: 443 (494, 530, 594) (648, 726, 777) (852, 997) yds/ 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3) (3, 3) skeins; B: 489 (505, 545, 599) (668, 745, 806) (890, 1048) yds/  2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3) (3, 3) skeins

3 colors: A: 303 (363, 360, 382) (467, 500, 531) (578, 672) yds/ 1 (1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 2) skeins; B: 326 (319, 370, 407) (418, 510, 521) (549, 621) yds/ 1 (1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 2) skeins; C: 303 (330, 339, 392) (432, 461, 540) (634, 783) yds/  1 (1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 3) skeins

4 colors: A: 233 (253, 252, 307) (344, 368, 374) (393, 443) yds/ 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) (2, 2) skeins; B: 245 (264, 267, 282) (344, 382, 393) (417, 473) yds/ 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2) (2, 2) skeins; C: 215 (253, 278, 292) (309, 373, 427) (492, 600) yds/  1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2) (2, 2) skeins; D: 238 (231, 267, 302) (324, 343, 417) (502, 631) yds/ 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2) (2, 2) skeins

5 colors: A: 181 (176, 206, 252) (265, 309, 313) (327, 366) yds/ 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) (1, 1) skeins; B: 192 (187, 221, 231) (285, 299, 332) (374, 448) yds/ 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) (1, 2) skeins; C: 204 (198, 216, 231) (241, 309, 332) (364, 427) yds/  1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) (1, 2) skeins; D: 175 (170, 216, 246) (255, 275, 332) (398, 499) yds/ 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) (2, 2) skeins; E: 186 (181, 221, 231) (265, 284, 284) (293, 326) yds/  1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) (1, 1) skeins

6 colors: A: 151 (187, 185, 196) (226, 245, 251) (265, 300) yds/ 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) (1, 1) skeins; B: 163 (165, 195, 206) (216, 255, 256) (265, 295) yds/ 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) (1, 1) skeins; C: 140 (165, 165, 216) (226, 245, 265) (293, 346) yds/ 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) (1, 1) skeins; D: 151 (176, 185, 191) (241, 255, 275) (303, 356) yds/ 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) (1, 1) skeins; E: 157 (159, 185, 191) (201, 265, 265) (275, 305) yds/ 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) (1, 1) skeins; F: 169 (126, 175, 196) (206, 226, 275) (331, 417) yds/ 1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1) (1, 2) skeins

Trim Color: 128 (126, 129, 131) (138, 147, 147) (151, 168) yds or 1 skein of Wishglow Sport is needed for all sizes. You can either use a separate color, or use one of your body colors for the trim. Just make sure you have extra yarn to accommodate the trim.

If those colors aren't available, any from this category will work.

NEEDLES:

US size ​​3 (3.25 mm) for collar and button band, US size 5 (3.75 mm) for sweater, or sizes needed to obtain gauge

XS to XL: 16" and 32" circular and DPN needles, 2XL to 5XL: 16", 32" and 48" circular and DPN needles

SKILL LEVEL:

Intermediate: For knitters who are ready to learn some new skills or stitch combinations. Skills include reading a pattern, garment construction and shaping, working increases and decreases, knitting colorwork stripes both flat and in the round, and picking up stitches for the sleeves and neckband.

Notes from the Designer:

Simple, seamless, and fun to knit, this top-down cardigan is perfect for newer knitters and experienced makers alike. Smoulder looks beautiful knitted in one color or many and was designed to let special yarns shine, like Dragon Lore with its rich, firelit tones that shift and gleam.

You’ll work the body in one piece, and then pick up stitches for the collar at the end — no seaming required. Optional buttonholes give you even more ways to personalize. Pick two, three, or even six of your favorite colors, cast on, and enjoy a cozy, easy-to-knit cardigan that’s all your own.

• Click the Videos tab to watch a video showing how to prevent jogs when knitting stripes in the round.
• The cardigan is intended to have a comfortable fit with some positive ease. For a more relaxed fit, consider sizing up; for a closer, more fitted look, opt for a smaller size.
• The sample shown used five colors and is shown in size Small on a 34” bust with 2” positive ease, a length of 16” from underarm, and sleeves that measure 17” from underarm.
• The sample shown here used one skein each of Colors A through E.
• You may vary the thickness of stripes, keeping in mind the yardage will change for individual colors.
• DPNs are optional for the sleeves. Use the Magic Loop method with circular needles if preferred.
• The cardigan is worked flat from the top down seamlessly. Cast on the body stitches, and work raglan increasing until the underarm. Then, place sleeve stitches on hold, continue knitting the body, and complete the sleeves afterward. The collar and button band are worked last. 

Designed by Kayla Baldwin

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Chandi

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