First Redbuds

Oversized and cozy with just the perfect amount of colourwork, this cardigan is a must-knit for the early spring season. It features a luxurious shawl collar and raglan sleeves for a fit that feels great for everyone. First Redbuds is pattern 1 of 3 in the Little Winters Capsule.

• yarn: 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, [8, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10], 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13) skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Worsted in Vintage (MC) (200 yd / 183 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 100% Superwash Merino).
  1 skein SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash Worsted in Honey Gold (CC) (200 yd / 183 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 100% Superwash Merino).
• needles: Size 8 US / 5 mm circular needle, 32" / 80 cm long, for body and band
• Size 8 US / 5 mm set of double-pointed needles (or small circumference circular needle), for sleeves
  Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
• gauge: 15 sts and 23 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Stockinette st (worked flat), after blocking.
  Please note that changes in gauge will affect yardage used and final measurements.
• finished measurements: Chest Circumference, buttoned: 36 1/2 (39 3/4, 40 3/4, 44, 45, 47 1/4, 48 1/4, [51 1/2, 52 1/2, 53 3/4, 56 3/4, 58, 59, 63 1/4], 64 1/4, 66 1/2, 68 1/2, 70 3/4, 72 3/4, 74, 77)" / 91.5 (99.5, 102, 110, 112.5, 118, 120.5, [129, 131.5, 134.5, 142, 145, 147.5, 158], 160.5, 166.5, 171.5, 177, 182, 185, 192.5) cm
  Garment Length: 26 (26 1/4, 26 3/4, 29, 29 1/2, 29 3/4, 29 3/4, [29 3/4, 29 3/4, 29 3/4, 31 1/2, 31 1/2, 31 1/2, 32], 32, 32 1/4, 33 1/4, 33 3/4, 34, 34 1/4, 34 1/4)" / 65 (65.5, 67, 72.5, 74, 74.5, 74.5, [74.5, 74.5, 74.5, 79, 79, 79, 80], 80, 80.5, 83, 84.5, 85, 85.5, 85.5) cm
  Choose the size that is 0-6" / 7.5-15 cm larger than actual chest measurement. The sample size made is 36 1/2" / 91.5 cm and is shown modeled with 0" / 0 cm ease.
• pattern notes: The cardigan is worked flat from the top down and features raglan sleeves, a slight V-neck, and a wide short-row shaped collar. The sleeves are worked in the round after the body is complete. The pattern is designed for 21 sizes. To facilitate reading, the first 7 sizes are in regular text, the second 7 sizes are [pink italics] in brackets [ ], and the final 7 sizes are in bold.

The 12-page PDF pattern includes written and charted stitch patterns.

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