The Everyday Yay Cardi is a go-to cardigan to wear with just about everything in your wardrobe! Worked seamlessly from the top down, this cardigan has a simple raglan construction with a relaxed fit. There is an optional embroidery element along with faux crochet buttons for anyone who would like to make this cardigan truly one-of-a-kind. It is the perfect project for beginner knitters or for anyone who would like to make their first sweater.

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Pattern details:

Skill Level: Beginner

Needle Size:

Size US 13 (9 mm) 32-40” / 80-100 cm circular needles

Size US 17 (12 mm) 32-40” / 80-100 cm circular needles for magic loop or size needed to obtain gauge (or additional needles of the same size for your preference of small circumference knitting)

Optional for Faux Crochet Buttons - Size N/P / US 15 (10 mm) crochet hook

Adjust needle sizes as necessary to match gauge. 

Sizes:  1 (2, 3, 4, 5)[6, 7, 8, 9]

Finished Measurements:

33 (37.25, 39.25, 43.75, 48)[52.25, 56.5, 60.75, 65]” / 82.5 (93, 98, 109.5, 120)[130.5, 141.5, 152, 162.5] cm finished chest circumference

Fit Note:

Recommended to be worn with 1-5” / 2.5-12.5 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit. This cardigan has a relaxed fit and it is recommended to look at all finished measurements before choosing a size. Size 2 sample is shown on a 32” / 80 cm chest with 5.25” / 13 cm of positive ease, and Size 3 sample is shown on a 38” / 95 cm chest with 1.25” / 3 cm of positive ease.

Gauge:

7.5 sts and 11 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked flat using Spun Cloud and larger needles, steam blocked

Materials: 

Main Color (MC): 3 (3, 4, 4, 5)[5, 6, 6, 7] skeins Spun Cloud (100% wool, approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g)

Size 3 sample is shown without embroidery in Bubblegum Candy

Pattern Designer: Laurel Gervitz