Pattern Information

Sizes + Measurements

This pattern comes in 9 different sizes. The instructions for each size are color coded and in the order shown here: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9).

These are the approximate measurements of the finished item:

Bust¹: 97.5 (107, 119, 126, 137.5) (147, 156.5, 166, 175.5) cm / 38½ (42¼, 46¾, 49½, 54¼) (58, 61½, 65¼, 69) in

Shoulder Width: 54.5 (56, 59.5, 63, 65.5) (66.5, 69, 70, 70) cm / 21½ (22, 23½, 24¾, 25¾) (26¼, 27, 27½, 27½) in

Neck Width: 16 (17, 17, 17, 19.5) (20.5, 19.5, 20.5, 20.5) cm / 6¼ (6¾, 6¾, 6¾, 7¾) (8, 7¾, 8, 8) in

Neck Depth: 15 (15, 16.5, 16.5, 16.5) (16.5, 16.5, 18.5, 18.5) cm / 6 (6, 6½, 6½, 6½) (6½, 6½, 7¼, 7¼) in

Sleeve Circumference: 40 (40, 42.5, 43.5, 47) (50.5, 55.5, 59, 60) cm / 15¾ (15¾, 16¾, 17¼, 18½) (20, 21¾, 23¼, 23½) in

Body Length from underarm²: 19.5 (20.5, 19.5, 19, 17.5) (16.5, 15, 14.5, 14.5) cm / 7¾ (8¼, 7¾, 7½, 7) (6½, 5¾, 5¾, 5¾) in for a cropped cardigan and 56.5 (57.5, 56.5, 56, 54.5) (53.5, 52, 51.5, 51.5) cm / 22¼ (22¾, 22¼, 22, 21½) (21, 20½, 20¼, 20¼) in for a full-length cardigan

Sleeve Length from underarm²: 42 (43, 43, 44.5, 44.5) (45.5, 45.5, 47, 47) cm / 16½ (17, 17, 17½, 17½) (18, 18, 18½, 18½)

¹To be worn with 18 – 28cm / 7 – 11 in of positive ease around bust

²Adjustable to taste.

Both samples are Size 4 (longer one has slight hip shaping); model measures about 108 cm / 42½ in around bust.

MATERIALS

YARN:

This garment is designed to be made with three different yarn options while matching the same gauge.

1. Fingering weight wool (or wool blend, or wool-like) + mohair–silk lace held double:This combination of yarns creates a light but warm cardigan. Great for transitional weather. The mohair adds a touch of luxury and since yarns are double stranded, it is a great option for stash busting, mixing colors or creating an easy fade effect (as in the pattern sample using minis)
2. Sport weight yarn:This option is perfect for a light summer cardigan since the stitches are open, lacy and airy. Use cotton, linen or bamboo for warmer climates (as in the brown sample). Use wool for cooler weather while still keeping the fabric light.
3. DK weight yarn:Using a heavier weight with the same gauge will create a fuller more compact fabric which, in turn, will create a much warmer and structured cardigan.

COLOR OPTIONS:

The pattern is written to change colors every other row (i.e. every row pair). When working with fingering + mohair, change only the fingering weight yarn color while the mohair remains the same to create a lovely unified marbled effect. When working with sport and DK weight, you can also opt to change colors in the same manner to create a striped garment. For all options, using a single color throughout is also a good choice, as in the brown sample.

AMOUNTS REQUIRED:

Approx 1715 (1865, 2040, 2190, 2380) (2565, 2725, 2945, 3085) m / 1875 (2040, 2235, 2395, 2605) (2805, 2980, 3220, 3375) yds for a hip-length cardigan and 1160 (1255, 1370, 1475, 1600) (1730, 1840, 2000, 2085) m / 1270 (1375, 1500, 1615, 1750) (1890, 2010, 2190, 2280) for a cropped cardigan.

When making option 1 (fingering + mohair), you will need the same amount of EACH kind of yarn.

If striping, divide the total by the number of colors used. Keep in mind that long tapered sleeves use about 430 (440, 455, 485, 505) (550, 585, 635, 645) m / 470 (480, 500, 530, 555) (600, 640, 695, 705) yds; and the edging and pockets use approximately 15% on a hip-length and 6% on a cropped length of the total yardage. Add 145 (160, 175, 185, 205) (220, 235, 245, 260) m / 160 (175, 195, 205, 225) (240, 255, 270, 285) yds for each 10 cm / 4 in extra of length.

Yardage provided includes 5% extra for swatching and margin of error. Amounts will vary if length is adjusted or hip shaping is added.

Yarn used for the Fade Hip-length sample is Botanical Yarns, 4ply Merino Sock (fingering weight, 75% superwash wool, 25% nylon, 100g, 425 m) in colors of the 2023 Advent Calendar (24 x 20 g mini skeins + 40g of stash yarn for edging and pockets) DOUBLE STRANDED with Hobbii, Friends Kid Silk (lace weight, 72% Mohair, 25% Silk, 3% Wool, 25g, 200 m / 218 yds) in color Grey (119) (11 balls total).

Yarn used for the Cropped Brown sample is Pascuali, Sole (Sport weight, 90% Pima Cotton, 10% Cashmere Wool, 50g, 140m / 153 yds) in color Cinnamon 89 (11 balls total).

Alternative Yarns

Here are some options I recommend based on weight and composition (read Yarn Options above):

Option 1:

• KnitPicks, Palette(100% Peruvian Wool) + Aloft Super Kid Mohair (72% Super Kid Mohair, 28% Silk)
• Viking Of Norway, Alpaca Fine(85% Alpaca, 15% Wool) + Scheepjes, Mohair Rhythm (70% Mohair, 30% Microfibre)

Option 2:

• KnitPicks, Upcycle Alpaca Blend Sport(33% Alpaca, 34% Wool, 33% Acrylic)
• Lion Brand, LB Collection® Cotton Bamboo Linen Yarn(40% Cotton 35% Bamboo 25% Linen)
• Cascade, 220 Superwash Sport(100% Merino Wool)
• Knit Picks, Comfy Sport(75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic)
• MillaMia, Naturally Baby Soft(50% Cotton, 50% Soy)

Option 3:

• Sirdar, Cashmere Merino Silk DK(75% Merino Wool, 20% Silk, 5% Cashmere)
• KnitPicks, Gloss DK( 70% Merino Wool, 30% Silk)
• Lion Brand, LB Collection® Superwash Merino Yarn (100% Extra Fine Wool)

HOOKS:

4 mm or size needed to meet gauge for the body*, and 4.5mm or 0.5 mm bigger hook for sleeve and body edging.

*The brown sample used a 4.5 mm hook to meet gauge for the body.

NOTIONS:

tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, 4 – 10 buttons (approx 1.5 cm in diameter).