Knitting Pattern for a Classic Raglan-Cardigan with a trendy Wave-Lace-Pattern in sizes XS/S | M/L (XL/2XL| 3XL/4XL)

Structure:
The cardigan is worked with a classic raglan set-up top down in one piece. First of all, the yoke is worked back and forth in rows in the wave-lace pattern, with raglan increases and additional increases to shape the V neck. When the sleeves are separated from the body and all increases for the V neck are worked, the cardigan is finished in one piece and in the wave-lace-pattern without increases. Finally, a hem in 1x1 ribbing with twisted stitches is added to the cardigan. The sleeve stitches are now picked up again and the sleeves are worked in the round in wave-lace-pattern, until you reach the desired length. Shortly before the cuffs, a bunch of decreases is worked for a balloon- like sleeve shape. Then, the cuffs are worked in 1x1 twisted ribbing. Last but not least, stitches are picked up along the  front parts and the neckline and a button band in double knitting is added to the cardigan. The buttons are sewn directly opposite onto the other side of
the button band. The fit of the cardigan is neutral to slightly oversized creating a comfortable fit due to the positive ease of 2 to 12 cm. The length is relatively short for a cropped look of the cardigan. The most exciting thing is the wave-lace-pattern – consisting of garter stitch stripes alternating with lace pattern stripes creating the unique wave-lace-pattern.

Level of difficulty: advanced

Materials:

• 350 | 400 (450 | 500) g Fine Merino by Majo Garn (175m/50g) AND
• 150|175 (175|200) g Pearl Mohair by Majo Garn (210m/25g)
• 4 mm and 3.5 mm circular knitting needles (optional: DPNs/short knitting needles for the sleeves)
• 3 to 4 buttons (ø around 20 mm)
• Darning needle
• Stitch markers or leftovers

Knitting Tension:
10x10 cm = 22 sts x 34 rs in wave lace pattern, 2 strands of yarn held together on 4 mm knitting needles (wet blocked) Please note: The wave-lace-pattern consumes a lot of yarn and the cardigan will grow a lot after washing and blocking!

Measurements:
Bust Circumference Finished Cardigan:
93 | 108 (124 | 138) cm with a positive ease of 2 to 12 cm.
Length Finished Cardigan:
49,5 | 55 (60,5 | 66) cm incl. 4 cm hem. Can be adapted individually. You then might need more yarn.
Sleeve Length:
around 38 cm from the armpits (+ 4 cm cuffs). Can be adapted individually. You then might need more yarn.

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