2409-04 Lumen Cardigan
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SIZE

(XS) S (M) L (XL-3XL) 4XL-5XL

MEASUREMENTS

Bust: (93) 102 (112) 121 (131) 140 cm

Length: approx (50) 50 (52) 54 (56) 58 cm, or suitable

Sleeve length: approx 44 cm, or suitable

All measurements are for the finished garment = personal body measurements + movement allowance. The measurements are all according to given tension.

THE GARMENT

Work cardigan from neck down in rib-pattern.

Begin to cast on sts for the back, and work back and forth with turning rows to shape slanting shoulders. Cont until underarms with inc for armholes. Knit up sts for fronts, and work separately with inc for v-neck and armholes. Gather all parts to same circular ndl, work back and forth with inc on fronts and end with ribbing.

Pick up sts for sleeves and work in rnds. End with dec and ribbing.

Work double knit for cord, and work front band and neck edgings. Fasten one cord at side and one loop on inside of cardigan, to secure a stable fit.

Work entire garment with double yarn: 1 strand Tynn Peer Gynt + 1 strand Tynn Silk mohair.

Rib-pattern stretches a bit when washed. Wash garment, place flat on towels, shape according to given measurements while still moist and let dry.

YARN

TYNN PEER GYNT (100 % Norwegian wool, 50 g = 205 m)

TYNN SILK MOHAIR (57 % mohair, 28 % silk, 15 % wool, 25 g = 212 m)

ALTERNATIVE YARN FOR TYNN PEER GYNT

MINI ALPAKKA, ALPAKKA SILKE, MANDARIN PETIT, BABYULL LANETT, TYNN LINE, SISU, TYNN MERINOULL

ALTERNATIVE YARN FOR TYNN SILK MOHAIR

ALPAKKA FØLGETRÅD

NOTE: If alternative yarn is chosen be sure to check the yardage on label. The image of garment might change by using alternative yarn.

YARN REQUIRED

TYNN PEER GYNT

Gray beige melange #2650: (6) 7 (7) 8 (9) 10 balls

TYNN SILK MOHAIR

Lt beige #3021: (6) 7 (7) 8 (9) 9 balls

NOTIONS

1 button

SUGGESTED KNITTING NEEDLES

Circular ndl 3 mm and 4 mm

Small 3 mm and 4 mm circular ndl for sleeves

Double 3 mm pointed ndls for cords

Crochet hook 3 mm for loop

Needle sizes are only suggestions. If your knitting shows tighter tension, use thicker needles, for looser tension use thinner needle.

TENSION

17 sts and 44 rows rib-pattern with double yarn and 4 mm ndls, slightly stretched = 10 cm