Free knitting pattern for easy basic cardigan Juntu

Juntu Cardigan is a versatile raglan-sleeved basic knit.  Juntu means a forest trail, so with needles and Tukuwool yarn you can tread your own paths. Once you’ve knitted the basic pattern, you can easily modify the appearance of the cardigan by playing with different stitch patterns. Try knitting stockinette, seed stitch, or other simple textured stitches, make the ribbing longer, or switch to a different ribbing patterns like 2x2 rib stitch.

SIZES

1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)

This cardigan is designed to have some ease when worn. Choose a size with a bust measurement that is ca. 14,5 cm / 5 1/2 in in greater than your body measurement.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust circumference: 103 (107) 112 (117) 122 (129) 137 (144) cm / 40 1/2 (42 1/4) 44 (46) 48 (50 1/2) 54 (56 3/4) in

YARN
3 (4) 4 (4) 4 (4) 5 (5) skeins
Yardage: 715 (766) 806 (863) 908 (955) 1058 (1148) m / 782 (837) 881 (943) 993 (1044) 1157 (1255) yards.

GAUGE
17 sts x 28 rows

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
4 mm / US 6 circular needles, 80 cm / 32 in
5 mm / US 8 circular needles, 80 cm / 32 in
10 stitch markers total, 2 markers should be easily distinguishable