Cardigan for Chunky Benji

CARDIGAN FOR CHUNKY BENJI
This cute little cardigan was made to fit Chunky Benji. It is worked from the top down with raglan increases. The body is worked back and forth, while the sleeves are worked in the round. When the yoke shaping is complete, the sleeve stitches are placed on hold and the underarm stitches are cast on. Then the body is worked back and forth with a little color work pattern ending with ribbing. The button and buttonhole bands are knitted at the end from stitches picked up and knitted along the front edges of the cardigan. Then the sleeve stitches are picked up again to work them in rounds top down to the cuffs.

Please make sure not to get confused, it's not made to fit Benji the Bear, which is the smaller bear pattern ( with the stripes ) This pattern is made to fit CHUNCY BENJI.

KNITTING LEVEL
The pattern is written step-by-step followed with a few video tutorials from my YouTube channel. In these videos I show 'how to' on some of the basics it'll make it easier for you to follow even if you are a beginner.

SIZE
One size cardigan to fit my Chunky Benji pattern.
Back length from CO to BO - 14 cm / 5.5 inch
finished sweater circumference: Aproxx 21.5 cm / 8.5 inch - measured on the widest point

YARN
Sandnes Garn Duo. Dk weight yarn 50 gr = 124 meter.
Sample shown in: Main color 2652 & Contrast colour 1015.
You will need 50 gr' from the main col. and about 5 gr' of the contrast col. for the pattern rows.

NEEDLES
For Main Fabric - US 5 (3.75 mm) - 32 inch (80 cm) Circular needles.
Same size DPN's for sleeves or use the magic lp method.
For ribbing - US 3 (3.25 mm) - 32 inch (80 cm) Circular needles.
Same size DPNs for sleeves ribbing or use the magic lp method.

GAUGE
22 sts & 30 rows = 4x4 inches (10x10 cm)
Measured over Stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking.
Please take the time to knit a swatch, use needles to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS
Stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, 4 buttons approximately 0.5" (12 mm) diameter, tapestry needle, blocking tools.