Twine Cardigan

Description

fOTOS, design and knitting instructions © Odd Row (Lene Rix)

The knitting instructions are in English and can be purchased directly from the designer.

Twine Cardigan is an oversize cardigan with balloon sleeves. The airy cabled brioche knit, in combination with the sloping shoulders, provides a natural drape that follows the contours of the body.

The cardigan is knitted top-down, completely assembly free, as a neck piece is first knitted in double stitch, from which stitches are picked up for the back piece and shoulders. From here, increases are made along the raglan stitches, which consist of double knitting. At the same time, increases are made along the front edge.

Along the way, a diagram of the cable pattern is followed. Before dividing for the sleeves, the first buttonhole is made. It is described how you can adjust the length in relation to the placement of the buttons.

The cardigan is divided for the sleeves and the rest of the body is knitted and finished with a double-knit edge and an Italian bind-off. Stitches are picked up under the arms and the sleeves are knitted one at a time. Before the double-knit edge at the bottom of the sleeves, decreases are made to create a balloon effect.

You will find sketches of each size in the pattern. These can be used to provide an overview of the increases and later placement of cables. Each sketch is available for printing in the accompanying file: ”Twine Cardigan Sketch”.

Sizes and dimensions
XXS/XS (S/M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL)
Knitted breast circumference: 97 (106) 115 (124) 133 (142)cm
Fits a breast circumference of: 75-85 (85-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130)cm with a convenience allowance of 15-20cm.

Length: 54 (55) 58 (58) 60 (60)cm

Material
150 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250)g Alpaca 1, Isager (400m/50g) together with
125 (150) 175 (175) 200 (200)g Silk Mohair, Isager (212m/25g) It is knitted in a double thread, each with 1 thread per yarn.

You also need:
5 buttons mt, 20-21mm

Gauge: 17 stitches x 34 rows = 10x10cm in brioche stitch after washing and stretching (approximately 18 stitches x 34 rows in the plait pattern)

Needle Needles:
Rundstricknadel Nr. 5,5mm – 80cm.
Braid needle