Journey Cardigan

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Inspired by the beloved Journey Pullover, the Journey Cardigan is the natural next step for this popular design. Embracing the same classic raglan shape, relaxed silhouette, generous positive ease, slight balloon sleeves, and ribbing at cuffs, hem, and placket, this cozy cardigan promises to be a staple in your hand-knit wardrobe.

The Journey Cardigan is full of customization! Instructions for both a modern balloon and traditional tapered sleeve are included. Optional buttonholes are provided for both left and right plackets. The Aran-weight gauge works up quickly, making it a super satisfying project you’ll want to knit more than once!

SIZES 
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Suggested ease range: 8–12”/20-30cm of positive ease at chest. Sample shown is size 3, worn with 12"/30cm of positive ease.

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE MEASUREMENTS:
Approx 38.75 (41.75, 45.75, 49.75, 53.75, 57.75, 61.75, 66.75, 70.75, 74.75)” / 97 (104.5, 114.5, 124.5, 134.5, 144.5, 154.5, 167, 177, 187)cm

YARN
North Bay Fiber, Journey (100% Romney wool; 175yd / 159m per 100 g); 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins

Sample shown in color Glennie.

OR

Aran weight yarn in the approx yardage:
821 (887, 996, 1107, 1221, 1319, 1418, 1556, 1676, 1773) yds /
746 (806, 905, 1006, 1110, 1199, 1289, 1415, 1524, 1612)m

GAUGE
16 sts x 24 rows/rnds = 4"/10cm in Stockinette stitch,
worked in the round and worked flat, blocked

NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.
Note: Depending on the size knit, a longer circular Gauge Needle
may be needed to accommodate yoke and body stitches.
Use the appropriate length for the size you are making. A longer circular needle may also be needed for the placket.
• Gauge Needle: Size US 8 (5mm) 16", 24", 32", 40" and 60"
(for sizes 57.75"/144.5cm and above) circular needles—
or size necessary to obtain gauge
• Smaller Needle: Size US 7 (4.5mm) 16”, 32”, 40” and 60”
(for sizes 57.75”/144.5cm and above) circular needles—or one size smaller than Gauge Needle

TOOLS
4 Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, and 6 1-1.5"/2.5-4cm buttons (optional). Sample shows 1"/2.5cm buttons.

NOTES
• Piece is worked from the top-down.
• Increases at the neck edge are used to shape the V-Neck.
• For the One-Row Buttonhole, a video tutorial can be found HERE.
• For the 1x1 sewn bind-off, a video tutorial can be found HERE.
• After the raglan increases are complete, the sweater is divided at the underarm. Body is completed, then the sleeves are worked. Buttonhole band may be completed at the end or prior to working the Sleeves.