Rakuda

Dramatic over-sized lace creates a fast to knit, airy cardigan perfect for spring and summer. The garter stitch edging anchors the cardigan together for a light, comfortable fit. Knit flat from the bottom up in one piece, German short rows shape the garter stitch shoulder slopes. Sleeves are worked in the round from the top down once the body is complete.

SIZES
To Fit Actual Bust Circumference UpTo: 31.5 (35.5, 37.5, 40, 44, 46, 48.5, 52.5, 54.5)" / 80 (90, 95.5, 101.5, 112, 117, 123, 133.5, 138.5) cm.
5-7" / 12.5 - 18 cm positive ease recommended.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 36.5 (40.5, 42.5, 45, 49, 51, 53.5, 57.5, 59.5)" / 92.5 (103, 108, 114.5, 124.5, 129.5, 136, 146, 151) cm.
Size 40.5" / 103 cm modelled with 5" / 12.5 cm positive ease.
Length: 25 (26, 26.25, 26.5, 27.75, 28.25, 28.75, 30, 30.75)" / 63.5 (66, 66.5, 67.5, 70.5, 72, 73, 76, 78) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn
Anzula Luxury Fibers ‘Cole’ 100% Superwash Merino; 180 yds / 164 m per 3.5 oz /100 g skein); Colour: Pewter; 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins

Needles & Notions
2 US size 8 / 5 mm circular needles, 40" / 100 cm long
2 US size 10.5 / 7 mm circular needles, 40" / 100 cm long
Set of US size 8 / 5 mm dpns (if not using magic loop for sleeves)
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holder, one 1.25" / 3 cm diameter button.

GAUGE
16 sts and 21 rows = 4" / 10 cm in St St with smaller needle
16 sts and 30 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Garter Stitch with smaller needle
15 sts and 18 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Over-Sized Lace

TECHNIQUES DESCRIBED:
3-Needle Bind-Off, I-Cord Bind-Off, German Short Rows.