This cardigan is worked from the bottom up, seamlessly, except for the underarms. The shoulders are finished with an exposed seam using the 3 needle bind off. The collar & cuffs are picked up and knitted out from the body. The pockets are knit separately and sewn on once the cardigan is finished.
SIZES
0 (1, 2, 3)(4, 5, 6)(7, 8, 9)
FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
34 (38, 42, 46)(50, 54, 58)(62, 66, 70) inches
86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117)(127, 137, 147.5)(157.5, 167.5, 178) cm
Intended to be worn with approx. 10-6”/25.5-15 cm positive ease.
Kit includes enough yarn to knit up to size 5 (54in finished bust). If you need a smaller size, please include your desired size in the notes on your order and we will adjust the yarn quantities as needed.
La Bien Aimée Felix 75% Falkland Merino/25% Gotland Wool Lace Weight Yarn (100 g/710 yds/650 m) - 2 (2, 2, 2)(3, 3, 3)(3, 3, 3) skeins
La Bien Aimée Kumo 74% Baby Suri/26% Mulberry Silk Lace Weight Yarn (50 g/328 yds/300 m) - 3 (4, 4, 5)(5, 5, 6)(6, 7, 7) skeins
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US 4/3.5 mm - 32-40in./80-100 cm circular (2 sets for 3 Needle BO) and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (such as Magic Loop or DPNs)
US 2/2.75 mm - 32-40in./80-100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circumference knitting for cuffs.
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, going down two US sizes for the ribbing.)