Pattern Merry Cardigan

Merry Cardigan is knitted top down and seamlessly in one piece, with raglan increases. The design is by Astrid Agustsson. (Instagram: @lillelarsenlux)

• Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
• Bust circumference to fit: 86 (91) 96 (101) 106 (111) 116 (121) cm / 34 (36) 38 (40) 42 (44) 46 (48)’’
• Bust circumference cardigan: 93.5 (98.5) 103.5 (108.5) 113.5 (118.5) 123.5 (128.5) cm / 36.75 (38.75) 40.75 (42.75) 44.75 (46.75) 48.5 (50.5)”
• Positive ease: 7.5 cm / 3”

• Needles:
3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles
2.5 mm (US 1,5) dpn (or circular
needles) for the i-cord bind-off
or size needed to obtain correct gauge.

• Gauge:
28 sts x 34 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4’’ x 4’’
on 3.5 mm (US 4) needles in double seed stitch (see chart 1)

• Yarn:
Kremke Soul Wool – The Merry Merino 140 (50 g = 140 m / 144 yds)

• Short version
8 (9) 9 (10) 11 (11) 12 (12) 13 (14) skeins, colour 21

• Long version
9 (10) 10 (11) 11 (12) 13 (14) 14 (15) skeins, colour 21

• Belt
1 skein (80 m/ 87.5 yds), colour 21

• Notions:
8 stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn

All the edges – neckline, wristbands and lower edge – are worked with the i-cord technique, mto create a delicate and neat finish. Various options are given for the length of the cardigan, as well as the sleeve length, as well as instructions for a knitted belt, in case you wish to accessorize the cardigan.

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