Welanna Cardigan knitting pattern

Welanna is the perfect combination of a stand-out design and wearability. Inspired by the soaring of seagulls overhead, this cardigan is perfect for layering – throw it on to warm up after a dip in the sea or wear over a breezy summer dress.

Welanna is worked from the top down, flat, with compound raglan increases for an outstanding fit. The deep V-neck transitions into a boxy, slightly cropped body with a stunning cable running down the center of the back. The increasing cable is echoed on the sleeves that flare out for a dramatic, yet wearable finish.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]

Measurements:
Finished chest circumference: 85 (93.25, 101.75, 110, 118.25) 125, 133.25, 141.75, 150, 158.25 cm / 34 (37.25, 40.75, 44, 47.25) 50, 53.25, 56.75, 60, 63.25”
Back neck width: 13.75 (13.75, 14.5, 15.5, 15.5) [16.25, 16.25, 17, 18, 18] / 5.5 (5.5, 5.75, 6.25, 6.25) [6.5, 6.5, 6.75, 7.25, 7.25]”
Front neck drop: 23.75 (23.75, 26.25, 28.25, 28.25) [30.75, 30.75, 32.5, 35, 35] cm / 9.5 (9.5, 10.5, 11.25, 11.25) [12.25, 12.25, 13, 14, 14]”
Yoke depth: 22 (22.5, 23.75, 24.5, 24.5) [25, 26.25, 27.5, 29.5, 30.75] cm / 8.75 (9, 9.5, 9.75, 9.75) [10, 10.5, 11, 11.75, 12.25]”
Bust circumference (when fastened): 85 (93.25, 101.75, 110, 118.25) [125, 133.25, 141.75, 150, 158.25] cm / 34 (37.25, 40.75, 44, 47.25) [50, 53.25, 56.75, 60, 63.25]”
Side length from underarm: 26 (25.25, 26.5, 27.75, 27.75) [29.75, 28.5, 29, 29.75, 28.5] cm / 10.25 (10, 10.5, 11, 11) [11.75, 11.25, 11.5, 11.75, 11.25]”
Upper sleeve circumference: 27 (29.5, 32, 34.5, 37) [39.5, 42, 44.5, 48, 51.25] cm / 10.75 (11.75, 12.75, 13.75, 14.75) [15.75, 16.75, 17.75, 19.25,
20.5]” 
Sleeve length from underarm: 50.25 cm / 20.25”
Sleeve cuff circumference: 43.75 (45, 47.5, 48.75, 50) [51.25, 52.5, 55, 58.75, 60] cm / 17.5 (18, 19, 19.5, 20) [20.5, 21, 22, 23.5, 24]”

Francesca wears a size 3 with 8.25 cm / 3.25" of negative ease.

Yarn: Marina Skua Mendip 4-Ply (100% British wool; 180 metres / 197 yards per 50 g)

6 (6, 7, 7, 8) [8, 9, 9, 10, 11] skeins / 980 (1040, 1145, 1245, 1315) [1420, 1495, 1605, 1760, 1840] metres / 1080 (1145, 1260, 1370, 1450) [1565, 1645, 1765, 1935, 2025] yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway Teal (Cloudy).

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rounds = 10 cm / 4” worked flat and in the round, in stockinette in, on larger needle, after blocking

Needles:
3.25 mm / US 3 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
2.75 mm / US 2 circular needle with a cable length of at least 40 cm / 16” (or needle 2-3 sizes smaller than main needle)

Notions: Stitch markers x 10, removable stitch markers x 6, scrap yarn or stitch holders, darning needle for sewing in the ends, tape measure, blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires), 15 mm / 0.5” buttons x 6