BIGWIG
Worked from the top down, this simple cardigan has raglan shaping and garter stitch edges. Front bands and buttonholes are worked as you go. Because the sleeves are worked in the round, there are no seams to sew. Bigwig is the perfect blank canvas for whimsical buttons.

Skill Level: Intermediate

SIZES
6 (12, 18, 24) months.
Shown in 12 months

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 18 (19½, 20¾, 22½)“, buttoned.
Length: 11½ (12¾, 13¾, 14¾)”

YARN
230 (275, 320, 360) yards of worsted weight yarn to get gauge.
Shown in:
Milla Mia Naturally Soft Aran
(100% superwash merino; 50 g = 87 yards)
color 400 Raisin

OTHER SUGGESTED YARNS
Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 85
(100% washable merino; 50 g = 92 yards)

Sundara Yarns Worsted Merino
(100% merino; 100 g = 175 yards)

Hedgehog Fibres Merino Aran
(100% merino; 100 g = 182 yards)

Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted
(100% merino; 113 g = 225 yards)

Spincycle Yarns Dream State
(100% superwash American wool; 150 yards)

NEEDLES AND OTHER TOOLS
Circular knitting needle (24”) in size US 7 (4.5mm) or size to obtain gauge
Circular knitting needle (24”) in size US 6 (4mm)
One set dpn in size US 7 (4.5mm)
One set dpn in size US 6 (4mm)
Stitch holders or waste yarn.
Stitch markers
Five 5/8” buttons

GAUGE
19 sts and 26 rows = 4” in Stockinette stitch.
Take time to save time, check your gauge.