SIZE
(XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (109) 114 (123) 130 (135) 140 (147) 156 (161) cm
Length: (54) 54 (56) 57 (58) 58 (59) 59 (60) cm
Sleeve length: 48 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 and with double yarn (= 1 strand Petiteknit Double Sunday + 1 strand Ballerina Chunky Mohair). Begin to cast on sts for neck back, then inc on each side to create and shape European shoulder. Work back and forth until underarms. Cont to knit up sts on each shoulder for left and right front. Work fronts until underarm and inc for v-neck. Gradually work diagrams on fronts. Join fronts and back and end with ribbing. Knit up sts on each armhole for sleeves. Knit up sts on front and neck edge for front band. Work holes on both sides of front bands for tie bands. Option: For buttons work holes on only one side of front band.
YARN
PETITEKNIT DOUBLE SUNDAY (100% Merino wool, 50 g = 108 m)
BALLERINA CHUNKY MOHAIR (77% mohair, 18% wool, 5% polyamide, 50 g = 135 m)
YARN REQUIRED
PETITEKNIT DOUBLE SUNDAY
Poppy #4008: (8) 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 (14) 15 (16) balls
BALLERINA CHUNKY MOHAIR
Blossom #4213: (5) 6 (7) 7 (8) 9 (9) 10 (11) balls
NOTIONS
Approx 3 m black satin ribbon, 25 mm wide
SUGGESTED KNITTING NEEDLES
Circular and double pointed 4 mm and 4.5 mm
Needle sizes are only suggestions. If your knitting shows tighter tension, use thicker needles, for looser tension use thinner needle.
TENSION
17 sts x 24 rows St-st with double yarn and 4.5 mm ndls = 10 x 10 cm
