This cardigan is designed to be worn with approximately 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) of positive ease depending on the size you are making. For reference, the model has a 34-inch (86-cm) bust and is wearing a size small with a finished garment bust measurement of 36.25 inches (92 cm), worn with 2.25 inches (6 cm) of positive ease.

Worked seamlessly from the top down, the Cashew Cardigan is a light raglan cardigan with a short-row collar that can be converted to an optional button band.