A very cozy and basic cardigan for all occasions
About the pattern: it’s a top-down cardigan. The pattern contains detailed instructions with knitting schemes and explanatory videos. I think beginners will find it easy and comfortable to follow, but you should know how to knit with the Seed Stitch and how to make the simplest increases (M1)
Yarn: The Wave Wool by We Are Knitters or Petite Wool by We Are Knitters
Knitting gauge: Seed Stitch (8 mm needles): 12 sts in 10 cm and 26 rows in 10 cm
Needles:
• 8 mm (US 11) circular needles with 80-120 cm needle cord for the body
• 7 mm (US 10.5-11) circular needles with 80-120 cm needle cord for the rib
• 7 mm (US 10.5-11) circular needles with 40 cm needle cord for the sleeves (or you can use 7 mm (US 10.5-11) circular needles with 80-120 cm needle cord if you prefer the Magic Loop Technique)
• 5 mm (US 8) stocking needles for the button band
Sizes grid: Bust circumference | Cardigan width | Sleeve width:
• XXS 65-75 cm (25½-29½ inches) | 95 cm (37½ inches) | 34 cm (13½ inches)
• XS 75-85 cm (29½-33½ inches) | 105 cm (41½ inches) | 36 cm (14 inches)
• S 85-90 cm (33½-35½ inches) | 115 cm (45¼ inches) | 36 cm (14 inches)
• M 90-95 cm (35½-37½ inches) | 120 cm (47¼ inches) | 38 cm (15 inches)
• L 95-100 cm (37½-39½ inches) | 125 cm (49¼ inches) | 39 cm (15½ inches)
• XL 100-110 cm (39½-43¼ inches) | 130 cm (51 inches) | 40 cm (15¾ inches)
• 2XL 110-120 cm (43¼-47¼ inches) | 140 cm (55 inches) | 40 cm (15¾ inches)
• 3XL 120-130 cm (47¼-51¼ inches) | 150 cm (59 inches) | 41 cm (16 inches)
• 4XL 130-140 cm (51¼-55 inches) | 160 cm (63 inches) | 42 cm (16½ inches)
• 5XL 140-150 cm (55-59 inches) | 170 cm (67 inches) | 44 cm (17½ inches)
Yardage: from 1040/1137 to 1640/1794 meters/yards depending on your size
The XL-5XL sizes were not tested due to the fact that I could not find testers for these sizes. If you would like to test one of these sizes please contact us