Top-Down Cardigan PATTERN - Merino No. 5

This cardigan is worked flat from the neck to the armholes, then stitches are placed on hold for the sleeves while the body is worked flat to the bottom edge. When the body is complete, the sleeves are worked in the round to the cuff. Length measurements of the body are given from shoulder to hem. This listing is for the pattern only. After checkout, you will receive a digital copy of the pattern by email.    If you would like to buy the full DIY Kit for this style, you can do so here. MERINO NO. 5 VERSION Pattern level: Intermediate Sizes:  XS - 2X/3X Materials: Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 Yarn 74 yds 68 m | 150 g 5.3 oz each, 100% merino wool Size US 17 (12 mm) circular needles 32'' (80 cm) in length  Size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles 32'' (80 cm) in length  Note: for sleeves you will need to use magic loop method when using size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm).  To avoid magic loop for sleeves you can use an additional size US 19 (15 mm) 20’’ (50 cm) circulars OR US 19 (15 mm) DPN’s.   For the cuffs you will need to use magic loop method when using size US 17 (12 mm) circular needles 32’’ (80 cm).  To avoid magic loop for cuffs you will need to use an additional set of size US 17 (12 mm) DPN’s. Gauge: Stockinette on size US 19: 6 sts/4", 9 rows/4" (when knitting flat for the body, for the sleeves when knitting in the round 6.5 sts/4", 10 rows/4" - your gauge will be tighter when knitting in the round because there are no purl rows) 1x1 Rib stitch on size US 17: 8.5 sts/4", 10 rows/4" Top-Down Cardigan is a  sumptuously soft and chunky cardigan knit in our classic Merino No. 5 yarn. As the name denotes, it’s knit top-down in one piece with familiar raglan shaping and, of course, we have video tutorials to walk you through any new-to-you techniques. It’s the cardigan counterpart to our Top-Down Sweater, and is just as enjoyable to knit and to wear! Scroll right to see full chart: Size Yarn Amount Width Length XS 5 balls 24” (61 cm) 16.5” (42 cm) S 5 balls 25.5” (65 cm) 17.5” (44 cm) M 6 balls 26.5” (67 cm) 18.5” (47 cm) L 7 balls 29” (73 cm) 19.5” (49 cm) XL 7 balls 31” (79 cm) 21” (53 cm) 2X/3X 8 balls 34” (86 cm) 22” (56 cm) Shown in Rococo Blue (S), Rococo Pink (S), and Moody Blues (M). Helpful video tutorials for this project Sleeves for Top-Down Styles part 1 Sleeves for Top-Down Styles part 2 M1R-Right Slanting Increase M1L-Left Slanting Increase Magic Loop method