Tsukushi Cardigan - GENMOU Printed Pattern #09

Designed by Veera VälimäkiThis raglan cardigan is worked from the top-down in Moss stitch. The collar is knit outward from center of neck, then stitches are picked up for yoke from the long side of the collar. Yoke and front bands are worked in one piece to underarms, then sleeves are separated to work later. The front and back are knit down together with increases, while leaving stitches on holders for pockets. Sleeves are picked up and worked down with decreases.Recommended Yarn: DARUMA GENMOU (100% merino wool / 165 yards / 151 meters / 50 grams). Sample is shown in 09 Medium Grey.Needles:US 7 (4.5 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needleUS 7 (4.5 mm) DPNsOr needles to obtain gaugeGauge (after blocking): 20 stitches & 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in moss stitch with US 7 (4.5 mm) needleSize: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X) = 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)” / 82 (92, 102, 112, 122, 132) cm. Positive ease of 2” / 5 cm.Skill Level: 3/5