Carls Cardigan Dress The Balloon Sweater is worked

The Balloon Sweater is worked from the top down

rib neckband: 54 (56) 58 (62) 65 (68) 72 (73) 75 cm [21¼ (22) 22¾ (24½) 25½ (26¾) 28¼ (28¾) 29½ inches]

9 (9) 10 (10) 11 (11) 12 (12) 12 buttons (Ø = 15 mm)

A size L sweater has a bust circumference of 115 cm [45¼ inches] which in the given example would give you 12 cm [4¾ inches] of positive ease

Carls Cardigan Dress The Balloon Sweater is workedCarls Cardigan is knit seamlessly from the bottom up, with raglan decreases on the yoke. The body is worked in a smock stitch pattern, while the sleeves are worked in stockinette stitch. The smock stitch pattern is very elastic and will make the cardigan seem much narrower than intended before washing and blocking. After washing and blocking the cardigan will have the right measurements if you have worked at the right gauge. Work a gauge swatch and