The Rayas Cardigan is a boxy, oversized drop-shoulder cardigan with bold stripes and modern construction. The back and front panels are knit flat in pieces from the top down and seamed while the sleeves are picked up and worked in the round. The four different colorwork charts provided allow for creative customization across the back, front, sleeves, and collar. Mix and match charts and color combinations for the ultimate "choose your own adventure" striped cardigan! Please note, this pattern is a digital download! You will receive an email with a link to download the pattern within a day or two after purchase. If you have not received the pattern by then, please contact us at hello@thewanderingflock.com. Please also make sure to enter your email address on the checkout page to ensure you receive your pattern! Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) Finished bust/body circumference: 38 (42, 46, 50, 54) (58, 60, 62, 64)” / 96.5 (106.5, 117, 127, 137) (147, 152.5, 157.5, 162.5) cm Notes on choosing a size: This sweater is designed to be worn with 8-10” / 20-25 cm positive ease at the bust for Sizes 1-6, 6-8” / 15-20 cm for Size 7, 4-6” / 10-15 cm for Size 8, and 2-4” / 5-10 cm for Size 9. This is an oversized garment. If you are between sizes or prefer a less oversized fit, size down. Yarn Total: 1225 (1310, 1385, 1475, 1550) (1610, 1685, 1725, 1750) yds / 1120 (1198, 1266, 1349, 1417) (1472, 1541, 1577, 1600) m sport weight weight yarn These are just approximations. The total amount used will depend on the yarn you use, your gauge, and any modifications you may make. The distribution of yardage required for each color will depend on how many colors and which colorwork charts are used. Recommended yarn: The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino (35% Organic Cotton, 30% Mulberry Silk, 20% Linen, 15% Alpaca, 328 yds / 300 m per 100g) 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) (5, 6, 6, 6) total skeins. Gauge 24 sts & 31 rows = 4” / 10 cm on Main needle Measured over stockinette stitch knit flat and in the round, after blocking 24 sts & 36 rows = 4” / 10 cm on Ribbing needle Measured over 1x1 ribbing knit flat and in the round, after blocking Needles Main: US 5 / 3.75 mm Ribbing and buttonband: US 3 / 3.25 mm Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge and a fabric you love. Notions Stitch marker for marking BOR Spare needle, spare yarn, or barber cords for placing stitches on hold Tapestry needle for weaving in ends Scissors Scrap yarn and crochet hook for provisional cast on 7 x 3⁄4” / 2 cm buttons Techniques Used Long Tail cast on Italian cast on Crochet provisional cast on Increasing and decreasing stitches Mattress stitch Picking up stitches Using multiple colors of yarn Italian bind off Slipping stitches Double Knitting Sewing on buttons