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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.
Samples knitted with yarns:
Shell colored sample
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.
Brown sample
350 (425, 475, 525) (600, 610, 640) (665, 700, 745) g strands of Knitting For Olive Cotton Merino (70% cotton, 30% merino - 200 m / 210 yds / 50 g) in color Dark Cognac held double
together with
90 (100, 110, 125) (135, 150, 150) (150, 155, 165) Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% Mohair, 30% mulberry silk - 225 m / 246 yds / 25 g) in color Chocolate.
The brown sample is worked holding two strands of cotton merino and one strand of silk mohair together.
