Scattershot

DESCRIPTION

Like a handful of sprinkles scattered over frosting, Scattershot adds a joyful pop of color to your wardrobe. This compound raglan cardigan with a V-neck is worked completely seamlessly from the top down and designed to make the most of every last meter of yarn.

Doubleknit neck and button bands are worked at the same time as the body, eliminating the need to pick up stitches later. The sleeves are completed before the body so there's no guessing how much to set aside — simply knit the hem until your yarn runs out!

With optional bust darts and three sleeve lengths to choose from, Scattershot is endlessly customizable and perfect for stashbusting. Pair a solid base yarn with a tweedy or hand-dyed silk mohair to create a sprinkle-like texture that's irresistibly playful.

The pattern is available in 10 sizes from XS to 6X. Measurements are given in both metric and US units.

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SIZING

• XS (S, M, L, XL) [2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X]
• To fit upper bust circumference of approx. 71 (82, 92, 102, 112) [122, 132, 142, 153, 163] cm / 28 (32¼, 36¼, 40¼, 44) [48, 52, 56, 60¼, 64¼]"
• Finished body circumference: approx. 75 (86, 98, 106, 118) [126, 138, 146, 158, 166] cm / 29¾ (34, 38½, 42, 46¼) [49¾, 54¼, 57¾, 62, 65½]"
• Finished full bust circumference with bust shaping: approx. 80 (91, 103, 116, 128) [136, 148, 156, 173, 181] cm / 31¾ (36, 40½, 46, 50¼) [53¾, 58¼, 61¾, 68, 71½]" or adjustable

Choose a size based on upper bust circumference (measured at the underarm level above any breast tissue). This size-inclusive cardigan is intended to be worn with approx. 5 cm / 2" of positive ease.

Unfortunately I wasn't able to find test knitters for sizes 3X-6X. If you'd like to knit any of these sizes, I would be happy to provide you the pattern free of charge in exchange for your feedback. Contact me for more information!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

See last photo.

GAUGE

• 18 sts × 30 rows = 10 cm / 4" in stockinette on larger needles, blocked
• 22 sts × 35 rows = 10 cm / 4" in 2×2 ribbing on smaller needles, blocked
• 20 sts × 60 rows = 10 cm / 4" in double knitting on smallest needles, blocked

Note that two rows of double knitting are worked for every visible row on the right side of the work.

MATERIALS

Yarn

• Yarn A: BC Garn Bio Shetland GOTS (100% organic wool, 280 m/50 g, 306 yd/1.76 oz), 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) [5, 5, 6, 6, 7] skeins in the colorway #39 Ecru +
• Yarn B: Lana Grossa Natural Superkid Tweed
(60% mohair, 30% silk, 7% cotton, 3% polyester,
200 m/25 g, 219 yd/0.88 oz), 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) [6, 7, 8, 9, 9] skeins in the colorway #629 Rosé

Or 

• Yarn A: (light) fingering weight yarn, such as pure wool or a wool blend, held together with
• Yarn B: fluffy lace-weight yarn, such as mohair, mohair/silk, or brushed alpaca

Of each yarn:

• for elbow-length sleeves: approx. 610 (700, 780, 850, 950) [1010, 1180, 1260, 1400, 1500] m / 670 (760, 850, 930, 1030) [1110, 1290, 1380, 1530, 1640] yd
• for three-quarter length sleeves: approx. 660 (740, 830, 910, 1010) [1080, 1250, 1330, 1460, 1570] m / 720 (810, 910, 1000, 1100) [1180, 1370, 1460, 1600, 1720] yd
• for long sleeves: approx. 730 (830, 900, 1010, 1090) [1180, 1360, 1480, 1610, 1730] m / 800 (900, 990, 1100, 1200) [1290, 1490, 1620, 1760, 1900] yd

Needles

• 4.0 mm / US #6 circular needles for the stockinette body and doubleknit button bands (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• 3.0 mm / US #2½ circular needles for 2×2 ribbing
• 2.25 mm / US #1 circular needles for the doubleknit neck band
• If not working in magic loop, double-pointed needles for the sleeves

Notions

• Waste yarn for provisional cast-on 
• 4 stitch markers
• Waste yarn, extra cable, or circular needle for holding sleeve stitches
• Darning needle
• 6 (6, 6, 6, 6) [6, 7, 7, 7, 7] buttons

TECHNIQUES USED

The pattern uses the following techniques: provisional cast-on, double knitting, lifted and Elizabeth Zimmermann's invisible increases, working in the round, three-row double-yarnover buttonholes, and stretchy bind-off.

The pattern includes a photo tutorial for the three-row double-yarnover buttonholes.

REFERENCES

• 6+1 Provisional Cast-on Methods
• Elizabeth Zimmermann's Invisible Increase
• Lifted Increases
• How to Knit Three-row Double-Yarnover Buttonholes
• Comparison of 20 Stretchy Bind-off Methods
• Avoiding Underarm Holes in Knitting:
• Improved SSK, SSSK, and CDD Decreases:
• Vertical Bust Darts
• Horizontal (Short-row) Bust Darts