Swing Swing by Janine LeCras

In this cardigan you can Swing baby Swing!

Top down, edge to edge, raglan sleeved cardigan with an A-line silhouette and flared sleeves, fastened with a single button or clasp at the neck. Perfect for layering, this cardigan is knitted in a merino tencel blend to give it drape and the increases are cleverly hidden between the cables.

This design is easily customized -- make it shorter, make it longer, three quarter length sleeves, your choices are endless and because it is top down you can try it on as you go.

Sizes

Finished Bust Size 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 56) inches to fit bust 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56) inches.  2” positive ease recommended.
Shown in size 42”

Yarn

Valley Yarns Colrain (50% merino, 50% Tencel; 109 yards [100 m] / 50 g): Color Name: Steel (MC), 9 (10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17) balls

Needles

US#8 (5 mm): 24” and 36” circular (you may use DPN for the sleeves if you prefer, but you will need a 36” circular or longer to accommodate the stitches from the yoke.

Gauge

16 sts and 22 rows = 4” in st st after wet blocking.
18 st and 22 rows = 4” in cabled rib 

Notions

Removable markers; waste yarn; cable needle; tapestry needle; 1 large button or fastening of choice.