Oh My Kaftan

A statement piece that most people will envy.
Comfortable glamour, what could be better?

Construction
Worked from the top down with increases along the shoulder line. You will work short rows to shape the neckline. After completing the increases, the front and back are worked separately. Before adding the sequin yarn and larger needles, stitches are set aside at each edge for the armhole openings. The skirt is worked with drop stitches. The sleeve edges are worked separately at last.

Size guide
This garment is designed with a very generous ease. It comes in two sizes only, as the ease is ample regardless, and detailed tailoring for each size is not necessary. Size 1 is estimated to fit XS–L, and Size 2 fits L–XXXL. If you have broad shoulders, the larger size may drape more elegantly.

Sizes
1 (2)

Yarn
Rauma Alpakka Lin 
Long: 300 (400) g
Short: 250 (300) g
 
+ 
Wollehalle Sequin Yarn
Long: 200 (400) g
Short: 200 (200) g
One cone is 200 g

Note:
You only need a bit over one cone for size 2, long.

Recommended needle size
4.5 mm | US 7 circular needle, 40 and 80 cm | 16 and 32 inches
12 mm | US 17 circular needle, 80 cm | 32 inches

Measurements lying flat
Width at widest point: 
approx. 140 (160) cm | 55 (63) inches
Yoke width (maximum): 
76 (86) cm | 30 (34) inches
Length, hanging (long version): 
approx. 120 (126) cm | 47,2 (49,6) inches
Length, hanging (short version): 
approx. 100 (106) cm | 39,4 (41,7) inches

Gauge per 10 cm | 4"
Ribbing on 4.5 mm | US 7 needles:
16 sts / 24 rows
Stitch pattern on 12 mm | US 17 needles: 7–8 sts
Length, pattern repeat (4 rows):
With double drop stitches: 8 cm | 3.2”
With triple drop stitches: 10 cm | 4”

Yarn options
Rauma Alpakka Lin
Brushed yarn with a linen core that provides excellent hold.
175 m / 50 g

Options:
Drops Brushed Alpaca
140 m / 153.1 yds / 25 g
Ashford Merino Bouclé
450 m / 492 yds / 100 g
Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair
87 m / 95 yds / 25 g
Organic Brushed Alpaca, Kaos Yarn (double stranded)
225 m / 246 yds / 25 g

Wollehalle Sequin Yarn
520 m / 569 yds / 200 g
Cotton thread with large sequins.

Options:
PRU Unicorn Tears

Difficulty level
elementary | easy | experienced | expert