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Sizes:
XXS (XS, S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference (including button band): 89.5 (102, 114.5, 127.5) (140, 152.5, 165.5) (178, 190.5, 203) cm / 35.25 (40.25, 45, 50.25) (55.25, 60, 65.25) (70, 75, 79.75)”
Body length from underarm to hem: 29.5 (29.5, 30.5, 31.5) (31.5, 32.5, 32.5) (33.5, 33.5, 34.5) cm /
11.5 (11.5, 12, 12.5) (12.5, 12.75, 12.75) (13.25, 13.25, 13.5)”, or desired length.
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 50.5 cm / 19.75” all sizes.
Upper sleeve circumference: 28.5 (28.5, 31.5, 31.5) (34.5, 34.5, 34.5) (38, 38, 41) cm /
11.25 (11.25, 12.5, 12.5) (13.5, 13.5, 13.5) (15, 15, 16.25)”.
Sleeve cuff circumference: 25.5 (25.5, 28.5, 28.5) (31.5, 31.5, 31.5) (34.5, 34.5, 37) cm /
10 (10, 11.25, 11.25) (12.5, 12.5, 12.5) (13.5, 13.5, 14.5)”.
The Sophisticable Cardigan is designed to have about 30-40 cm / 12-16” of positive ease for a relaxed and oversized fit.
Sample knit in size S, Kika has a bust of approx. 87 cm / 34.25”.
Gauge:
19 sts x 22 rows = 10 cm / 4” in cable stitch pattern on 5 mm / US8 needles, after blocking.
21 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4” in a 1 x 1 rib flat on 3 mm / US2.5 needles, after blocking.
Needles:
3 mm / US2.5: circular needles 80-100 cm / 32-40” for hem rib, and for sleeve rib cuffs and button band (or use Magic Loop technique).
5 mm / US8: circular needles 80-100 cm / 32-40” for body, and circular needles 40 cm / 16” for sleeves or DPNs (or use Magic Loop technique).
Notions:
Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable needle or spare DPN (if desired), stitch holder or scrap yarn, 5 buttons approx 1.7 cm / 0.75” diameter.
Suggested yarn:
The Sophisticable Cardigan is worked by combining two strands of lace-weight silk mohair yarn together with one strand of fingering weight yarn. This is done to create a light and soft fabric. You can also choose to work the cardigan with just one strand of DK or chunky weight yarn, for example, a blown alpaca or fluffy yarn (e.g Drops Air or Sandnes Garn Borstet Alpaca).
You’ll need approx:
1500 (1700, 1900, 2100) (2350, 2400, 2550) (2650, 2800, 3000) m /
1640 (1860, 2080, 2300) (2570, 2630, 2790) (2900, 3060, 3280) yds of lace weight / silk mohair yarn (in total, when held double)
together with
750 (850, 950, 1050) (1175, 1200, 1275) (1325, 1400, 1500) m /
820 (930, 1040, 1150) (1290, 1310, 1395) (1450, 1530, 1640) yds of fingering weight yarn (held single)
OR
750 (850, 950, 1050) (1175, 1200, 1275) (1325, 1400, 1500) m /
820 (930, 1040, 1150) (1290, 1310, 1395) (1450, 1530, 1640) yds of DK or chunky weight yarn.
Sample knitted with yarns:
185 (215, 240, 265) (300, 310, 320) (330, 350, 375) g of Sandnes Garn Alpakka Silke (70% baby alpaca, 30% mulberry silk - 200 m / 210 yds / 50 g) in color 2521
together with
175 (200, 225, 250) (275, 285, 300) (310, 330, 350) g of Isager Silk Mohair (75% Kid mohair, 25% silk - 212 m / 246 yds / 25 g) in color 0.
The shell colored sample is worked holding one strand of alpaca silk and two strands of mohair together.
