Drops Bouclé Yarn V-Neck Raglan Cardigan Pattern
This cozy V-neck raglan cardigan is worked from top down using Drops Bouclé yarn, creating a beautiful textured fabric that is perfect for chilly days. The raglan shaping provides a comfortable fit, and the V-neck adds a modern touch to this classic design.
Materials:
- Yarn: Drops Bouclé (60% wool, 40% polyamide; 50g/140m)
- Yarn Weight: Bulky/Chunky (#5)
- Needle Size (US): 10.5/UK Old: 3/Metric: 6.5mm and 15/10/10mm
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Gauge:
15 stitches x 19 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on larger needles
Size:
This pattern is written in one size to fit a chest size of approximately 36-40 inches. The finished measurements are as follows:
- Body Circumference: 44 inches
- Sleeve Length (from underarm): 18 inches
- Total Length: 25 inches
Pattern:
- Yoke: Using the smaller needles, cast on 80 stitches. Work in rib stitch (k1, p1) for 2 inches.
- Switch to larger needles and continue in stockinette stitch, increasing 8 stitches evenly across the last row (88 stitches).
- Continue in stockinette stitch, placing markers for raglan shaping as follows: 1st marker after 15 stitches, 2nd marker after 30 stitches, 3rd marker after 15 stitches, 4th marker after 30 stitches.
- Continue raglan shaping by increasing 1 stitch before and after each marker every other row until there are 192 stitches in total.
- Body: Remove markers and knit across the first 96 stitches for the back. Cast on 8 stitches, place marker, knit across the next 48 stitches for the left front, cast on 8 stitches, place marker, knit to end.
- Continue working in stockinette stitch, slipping the first stitch of every row for a neat edge. Work even until the body measures 15 inches from the underarm.
- Sleeves: Pick up and knit 44 stitches around the armhole. Work in stockinette stitch for 18 inches, then bind off all stitches.
- Repeat for the second sleeve.
- Finishing: Sew the underarm and side seams. Pick up stitches along the neckline and work in rib stitch for 1 inch. Bind off in pattern.
- Weave in all ends and block to measurements.