Ember Cardigan
Top-down cardigan knitted with one strand of Alpakka Ull and one strand of Tynn Silk Mohair. Features a V-neck, shaped waist, stockinette sleeves and a double-knitted front band with sewn-on pockets.
Work cardigan from neck down with double yarn, = Alpakka Ull + 1 strand Tynn Silk Mohair. Begin to cast on sts for the back. Work turning rows to shape deeper back neckline, and at the same time inc sts for shoulder. Cont to knit up sts for left and right side front. Join work by knit up sts on edge of each front for sleeve cap. Inc sts to shape v-neck, sleeves and for armholes, before dividing sts on ndl for sleeves, back and front. Dec sts on each side to shape a shaped waist, and inc sts again on each side. Work sleeves with St-st in rnds. Knit up sts for front band, and work double knit, work pockets and sew on front.
The model is 172 cm tall and wears a size S.
- Knitting Needles: Knitting Needle no. 3
- Knitting tension: 24 sts = 10 cm
- Accessories: 3 buttons
The number of balls is based on the given dimensions. If you want longer garments, please remember that you may need extra yarn.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPAKKA ULL Coffee 3581/ Lemon icing 2009: | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
| TYNN SILK MOHAIR Dark fudge 4381/ Lemon icing 2009: | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
The sizes are indicative and it is recommended to take measurements of the person who is going to wear the garment. The given dimensions are calculated according to the specified knitting tension.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust: | 79 cm | 86 cm | 93 cm | 104 cm | 111 cm | 119 cm | 131 cm |
| Waist: | 69 cm | 76 cm | 83 cm | 94 cm | 99 cm | 107 cm | 119 cm |
| Length: | 57 cm | 58 cm | 59 cm | 60 cm | 61 cm | 62 cm | 63 cm |
| Sleeve length: | 50 cm | 50 cm | 50 cm | 50 cm | 50 cm | 50 cm | 50 cm |
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