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In My Stripes Era Cardigan (EN)

€7.50

The In My Stripes Era Cardigan is a joyful cardigan you reach for when you want to stay comfortable but still add a small dash of whimsy to your outfit. The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down with raglan increases, making it simple to adjust both the length and fit as you go. You can wear it with a simple t-shirt and jeans- look for instant cool girl vibes, or layer it over a dress when you want something cozy that still feels considered. With its classic raglan shape and graphic stripes, this is a cardigan that celebrates color and stripes.

Difficulty: Intermediate ★★★☆

View the pattern on Ravelry.

The In My Stripes Era Cardigan is a joyful cardigan you reach for when you want to stay comfortable but still add a small dash of whimsy to your outfit. The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down with raglan increases, making it simple to adjust both the length and fit as you go. You can wear it with a simple t-shirt and jeans- look for instant cool girl vibes, or layer it over a dress when you want something cozy that still feels considered. With its classic raglan shape and graphic stripes, this is a cardigan that celebrates color and stripes.

Difficulty: Intermediate ★★★☆

View the pattern on Ravelry.

 

Sizes:

XS (S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference (including front edge placket when worn closed): 107 (116, 125) (135, 144, 154) (163, 172, 182) cm / 42.25 (45.75, 49.25) (53.25, 56.75, 60.75) (64.25, 67.75, 71.75)”.
Length from underarm to hem: 28 (28, 28) (31.5, 31.5, 31.5) (35, 35, 35) cm / 11 (11, 11) (12.5, 12.5, 12.5) (13.75, 13.75, 13.75)”, or desired length.
Sleeve length from underarm to hem: 42 cm / 16.5” all sizes (or desired length).
Upper sleeve circumference: 33 (37.5, 42.5) (47, 49.5, 52) (54, 56.5, 59) cm / 3 (14.75, 16.75) (18.5, 19.5, 20.5) (21.25, 22.25, 23.25)”.
Cuff circumference: 19 (21, 23) (25, 26.5, 28.5) (30.5, 32.5, 34.5) cm / 7.5 (8.25, 9) (9.75, 10.5, 11.25) (12, 12.75, 13.5)”.

The In My Stripes Era Cardigan is designed to have about 30-40 cm / 12-16” of positive ease for a relaxed fit.

Sample knit in size M, Kika has a bust of approx. 87 cm / 34.25”.

Gauge:
17 sts x 24 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch on 5 mm / US8 needles, after blocking.
21 sts x 32 rows = 10 cm / 4” in k1 tbl, p1 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 DPNs 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, stitch holder or scrap yarn, 9 buttons approx 1.7 cm / 0.75” diameter.

Suggested yarn:
The In My Stripes Era Cardigan is worked with one strand of fingering weight yarn together with one strand of lace weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors.

You’ll need approx.:

MC (Light Blue)
780 (820, 880) (975, 1070, 1110) (1170, 1270, 1365) m /
(850) (900, 960) (1070, 1170, 1210) (1280, 1390, 1490) yds of both fingering and lace weight yarn, or DK weight yarn in total.

CC (Dark blue)
840 (915, 975) (1035, 1090, 1170) (1270, 1365, 1460) m /
(920) (1000, 1070) (1130, 1190, 1280) (1390, 1490, 1600) yds of both fingering and lace weight yarn, or DK weight yarn in total.

Sample knitted with yarns:
MC (Light blue)
200 (210, 225) (250, 275, 285) (300, 325, 350) g of Novita Helene (60% wool, 30% silk, 10% mohair - 195 m / 213 yds / 50 g) in the color 1151 Horizon
together with
85 (90, 100) (110, 120, 125) (130, 140, 150) g of Novita Edith (70% mohair, 30% silk - 225 m / 246 yds / 25 g) in the color 1121 Down.

CC (Dark blue)
215 (235, 250) (265, 280, 300) (325, 350, 375) g of Novita Helene (60% wool, 30% silk, 10% mohair - 195 m / 213 yds / 50 g) in the color 1781 Abyss
together with
95 (100, 110) (115, 120, 130) (140, 150, 160) g of Novita Edith (70% mohair, 30% silk - 225 m / 246 yds / 25 g) in the color 1731 Night.