The cardigan is worked from the top down, partly in rows and partly in the round. The cardigan is worked in stockinette stitch, the ribbing is worked in 1×1 rib, and the button band is worked in double knitting.
You begin by working the back of the cardigan, shaping the sloping shoulders using German Short Rows. You then continue working the back in rows until you reach the underarm. Next, stitches are picked up to work the right and left front sections in rows, while simultaneously shaping the neckline. Both sections are worked separately until you reach the underarm.
The two front sections and the back are then joined and worked in rows until you reach the ribbing. The sleeves are picked up and worked in the round, with decreases worked simultaneously to shape them.
Both the folded collar and the double-knitted vertical button band are worked seamlessly. The collar is worked in rows in 1×1 rib, while the button band is worked in double stockinette stitch.
GAUGE:
10 × 10 cm = 21 stitches × 31 rows, in stockinette stitch using 4 mm needles.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)
Sweater bust circumference: 98 (106) 111 (117) 121 (129) cm Sweater length (measured down the center back, excluding the collar): 51 (53) 55 (57) 59 (61) cm Sleeve length (measured from the stitch pickup line): 48 cm for all sizes
In the photos, the designer is wearing size M (174 cm tall, with 21 cm of positive ease).
YARN:
The sweater is worked with 2 strands held together:
MY TIME MERINO, 50 g | 230 m (100% merino wool, non-superwash)
205 (230) 250 (270) 285 (310) g
held together with
MOHSILKO, 25 g | 210 m (61% superkid mohair, 24% mulberry silk, 15% merino wool)
105 (110) 120 (135) 145 (155) g
Needles and notions
Circular needles:
3 mm, 3.5 mm, 4 mm / 80 cm cable
Accessories: tapestry needle, 7–8 buttons (15 mm), stitch markers, including 4 removable stitch markers that can be placed through a stitch, and a spare cable or waste yarn
