A flattering wrap cardigan with a fun and unusual construction.
Construction
The cardigan is worked in one piece with an unusual construction. Start with a rectangle, pick up stitches, and work in a U-shape. Continue increasing and shaping the cardigan until the desired width before casting on for sleeves.
Sizes
XS/S (M/L) XL/XXL
Yarn
350 (400) 450 g
Pickles Silk Mohair
Main color: 75 (75) 75 g
Pattern color: 25 g of each of 5 colors
Needles
80 cm or 100 cm circular needles, 3.5 mm and 7 mm | 32-inch or 40-inch circular needles, US 4 and 10 1/2
40 cm circular needles, 3.5 mm | 16-inch circular needles, US 4
Gauge per 10 cm | 4 inches
Rib on 3.5 mm needles | US 4: 20 sts / 28 rows
Garter stitch on 7 mm needles | US 10 1/2: 11 sts / 24 rows
Measurements, lying flat
Chest width (very stretchy): 55 (62) 70 cm | 21.7 (24.4) 27.6 inches
Length: ca. 85 (93) 101 cm | 33.5 (36.6) 39.8 inches
Yarn Selection
Pickles Sommerull | 175 m / 191 yds / 50 g
A sophisticated blend of merino lamb wool and organic cotton, making for a unique, soft, and light yarn.
Other options:
Hillesvåg Vilje | 375 m / 410 yds / 100 g
Rauma Finull PT2 | 175 m / 191 yds / 50 g
Filcolana Pernilla | 175 m / 191 yds / 50 g
Emma by Permin | 170 m / 186 yds / 50 g
Pickles Silk Mohair | 200 m / 218 yds / 25 g
An airy and light yarn with a silk core that adds strength and shine, while the mohair provides fluff and volume.
Other options:
Rauma Plum | 225 m / 25 g
KFO Soft Silk Mohair | 225 m / 25 g
Isager Silk Mohair | 212 m / 25 g
Filcolana Tilia | 210 m / 25 g
Drops Kid-Silk | 210 m / 25 g
Lang Yarn Mohair Luxe | 175 m / 25 g
Skill Level
Elementary | Easy | Experienced | Expert
