Spark Cardi by Drea Renee Knits. All-over color work cardigan with shawl collar (knit in the round and then steeked).

Gauge: 20 sts & 22 rnds = 4”/10 cm

Finished Measurements: Worn with 2”/5 cm front bands overlapping: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)(54, 58, 62, 66)” / 86.5 (96.5, 107, 117, 127)(137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm (*Note: This sweater is intended to be worn with approximately 2-6”/5-15 cm positive ease. Sample is shown in Size 2 on a 35”/89 cm bust.)

Materials Used: Worsted Weight in 2 colors:

• MC - 615 (665, 732, 774, 834)(892, 957, 1037) g; 1288 (1398, 1539, 1626, 1753)(1874, 2010, 2178) yds; 1178 (1278, 1407, 1487, 1603)(1713, 1837, 1992) m
• CC - 150 (166, 183, 193, 200)(223, 239, 259) g; 450 (500, 549, 580, 600)(669, 717, 778) yds; 411 (456, 502, 531, 548)(612, 656, 711) m

Needle Size: 

• Main Fabric: US 7/4.5 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and pre- ferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)
• Sleeve Fabric: US 8/5 mm - Preferred needles for small circumference (Magic Loop or DPNs) OPTIONAL - In my experience, I have found that most of us knit tighter when working small circumference (IE sleeves) than larger circumference (IE body). Therefore, I HIGHLY recommend checking your sleeve gauge to make sure it is has not tightened up too much, resulting in sleeves that will be too small. If your gauge has tightened, I recommend going up a needle size (or more) to continue in the gauge required for this sweater.
• Ribbing: US 5/3.75 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting. You may want a longer cord of 40”/100 cm to 60”/150 cm for knitting the shawl collar.
• *Note: Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, and size down 2 needle sizes for ribbing.

Pattern Includes: Written & Charted Instructions

Skill Level: Advanced

I love a good shawl collar cardi! This bottom up, raglan cardigan gives a classic look a twist with all-over colorwork. Spark is knit in the round and then steeked and finished off with a garter shawl collar and cozy belt to keep out those wintry winds!

SIZES 
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE 
Worn with 2”/5 cm front bands overlapping: 
34 (38, 42, 46, 50)(54, 58, 62, 66)” 
86.5 (96.5, 107, 117, 127)(137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm 
This sweater is intended to be worn with approximately 2-6”/5-15 cm positive ease. Sample is shown in Size 2 on a 35”/89 cm bust. 
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YARN REQUIREMENTS 
Worsted Weight in 2 colors-

MC - 528 (578, 626, 664, 722)(776, 831, 892, 963) g 
1109 (1215, 1315, 1396, 1517)(1630, 1745, 1874, 2023) yds 
1014 (1111, 1203, 1276, 1387)(1490, 1596, 1714, 1850) m

CC - 129 (141, 153, 163, 177)(190, 203, 218, 236) g 
388 (425, 461, 489, 531)(571, 611, 656, 709) yds 
355 (389, 421, 447, 486)(522, 559, 600, 648) m

SUGGESTED YARN 
Magpie Fibers Nest Worsted (100 g/210 yds) 
MC - Natural (White) - 6 (6, 7, 7, 8)(8, 9, 9, 10) skeins

Spincycle Dream State (50 g/150 yds) 
CC - Mississippi Marsala (warm tone multi) - 3 (3, 4, 4, 4)(4, 5, 5, 5) skeins

SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
Main Fabric: US 7/4.5 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and pre- ferred needles for small circumference knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)

Sleeve Fabric: US 8/5 mm - Preferred needles for small circumference (Magic Loop or DPNs) OPTIONAL - In my experience, I have found that most of us knit tighter when working small circumference (IE sleeves) than larger circumference (IE body). Therefore, I HIGHLY recommend checking your sleeve gauge to make sure it is has not tightened up too much, resulting in sleeves that will be too small. If your gauge has tightened, I recommend going up a needle size (or more) to continue in the gauge required for this sweater.

Ribbing: US 5/3.75 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting. You may want a longer cord of 40”/100 cm to 60”/150 cm for knitting the shawl collar. 
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, and size down 2 needle sizes for ribbing.)

NOTIONS 
Stitch markers (5 fixed, 8 locking), waste yarn and/or stitch holders, tapestry needle, scissors, row counter (optional)

GAUGE 
20 sts & 22 rnds = 4”/10 cm 
Measured over stockinette stitch knit in the round on Main Fabric needle, after blocking.

TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN 
Knitting 
Purling 
Steeking 
Stranded colorwork 
Chart reading 
Double knitting 
Short Rows 
Ribbing 
Casting on 
Binding off 
I-cord bind off 
Increasing 
Decreasing 
Kitchener stitch