This pattern is in English // Denne opskrift er på engelsk.
Cardigan No. 9 is a classic, slightly oversized cardigan featuring distinctive saddle shoulders, which which add character and catch the eye. The back and yoke are shaped with short rows to ensure a good fit. The sleeves are wide at the top and taper towards the wrist, with the sleeve cap shaped using short rows. The neckline consists of a double-knitted section and a ribbed edge, adding an extra touch of elegance to the cardigan.
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 104 (109) 119 (124) 131 (138) 146 (153) cm [41 (43) 47 (49) 51.5 (54.25) 57.5 (60.25) inches]
Length (center back): 53 (54) 56 (57) 59 (61) 63 (65) cm [20.75 (21.75) 22 (22.5) 23.25 (24) 24.75 (25.5) inches]
Size guide
Cardigan No. 9 has an oversized fit. Calculate a positive ease of approx. 20-25 cm [8-10 inches] for sizes XS-XL and approx. 15-20 cm [ 6-8 inches] for sizes 2XL-4XL. The positive ease is designed to provide the most flattering fit for each size.
Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) and a chest measurement of approx. 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) cm [31.5-33.5 (33.5-35.5) 35.5-37.5 (37.5-39.5) 39.5-43.25 (43.25-47.25) 47.25-51.25 (51.25-55.25) inches].
For example: You measure 88 cm [34.75 inches] at your widest + 20-25 cm [7.75-9.75 inches] = 108-113 cm [42.5-44.5 inches]. Therefore, you should knit a size S, which has a finished circumference of 109 cm [42.75 inches].
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
5 mm [US 8] circular needles (80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches])
4 mm [US 6] circular needles (80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches])
3 mm [US 4] circular needles (40 or 80 cm [16 or 32 inches])
GAUGE
In stocking stitch using 5 mm [US 8].
16 sts / 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches].
The given gauge is measured after washing and blocking.
MATERIALS
500 (500) 500 (600) 600 (600) 700 (700) g Håndværksgarn, Hjelholt Uldspinderi, 200 m / 100 g.
held together with…
100 (125) 125 (125) 150 (150) 150 (175) g Soft Silk Mohair, Knitting for Olive, 225 m / 25 g.
or…
350 (350-400) 400 (450) 500 (500) 500 (550) g Heavy Merino, Knitting for Olive, 125 m / 50 g.
held together with…
100 (125) 125 (125) 150 (150) 150 (175) g Soft Silk Mohair, Knitting for Olive, 225 m / 25 g.
or…
350 (350) 400 (400) 450 (450) 500 (550) g Woolia, Gepard, 133 m / 50 g.
Here shown in colour 330, ‘Blood Orange’.
held together with…
100 (125) 125 (125) 150 (150) 150 (175) g Soft Silk Mohair, Knitting for Olive, 225 m / 25 g.
Here shown in colour ’Blood Orange’.
Buttons
5 (5) 6 (6) 6 (6) 6 (6) round buttons, Ø = 22 mm [7/8 inch] or toggle buttons with a length of 30-35 mm [1.25 inches].
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