This pattern is in English
Difficulty: 3 of 5
(see explanation of difficulty here)
This pattern is digital and will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail.
About the design
a i r y cardigan is designed with a focus on lightness, movement and individual fit.
The airy brioche structure gives the cardigan a soft and lively appearance, allowing the lightness and volume of the materials to stand out clearly.
The design is open and relaxed, with many possibilities for styling - suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions. The construction without fixed sizes makes it possible to adjust both sleeve width and back length, so the cardigan achieves exactly the fit that feels right for you.
a i r y cardigan is a timeless and tactile design that combines comfort and simplicity with a modern Nordic expression, a cardigan that is just as enjoyable to knit as it is to wear.
Construction
The a i r y cardigan is worked from one sleeve to the other.
It is worked back and forth, first with increases to shape the first sleeve.
Then knit the back piece according to the suggested measurements or to the desired length, after which the final sleeve is worked with decreases. Finally, sew the sleeves together according to the suggested measurements or to the desired length.
Yarn suggestion
150-200 (150-200) 150-200 g Soft Wool from Walløe, 350 m / 50 g
held together with
125-150 (125-150) 125-150 g Fine Kid Mohair from Walløe, 210 m / 25 g
Size
1 (2) 3
Width from sleeve to sleeve approx.: 140 (145) 150 cm [55 (57) 59 in]
Recipient’s height: 153–162 (163–172) 173–182 cm [60¼–63¾ (64¼–67¾) 68–71¾ in]
Suggested sleeve length: 45 cm [17¾ in]
Back piece width: 50 (55) 60 cm [19½ (21.½) 23½ in]
Back piece length, measured from the neck down: approx. 66 cm [26 in]
Fit
The a i r y cardigan is an open cardigan with a relaxed fit.
The construction allows for individual adjustment of both sleeve- and back length.
Recommended needles
4.5 mm [US 7] rundpind 80-100 cm [31½ – 39 in]
3 mm [US 2.5] rundpind 80-100 cm [31½ – 39 in]
Gauge
18 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] in brioche stitch on 4.5 mm [US 7] needles
23 sts = 10 cm in brioche stitch on 4.5 mm [US 2.5] needles
Videos
In the pattern you will find links to videos (In Danish).
Always remember to follow the number of stitches indicated for the size you knit, regardless of the number of stitches shown in the video.
