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.
YARN
Gepard Woolia & Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair.
Cardigan shown in the pictures are in Blood Orange.
The kit only includes the yarn required to knit the project.
The pattern can be purchased HERE
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 2.5 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.
