FLOW LOOP Cardigan

Description

Photos ©otherloops, design and knitting instructions © otherloops

FLOW LOOP CARDIGAN is a cardigantic jacket with a V-neckline and timeless expression. The design was designed with a focus on clean lines, fine details and an uncompromising finish – a classic that carries you from season to season.

The elegant, vertical structure pattern of narrow braids allows the lines to flow into each other light-heartedly and forms a calm, graphical game. A characteristic edge of winding loops, as well as a striking saddle shoulder, which depicts the body line along the rear and sleeves, underline the thoughtful construction of the cardigantic jacket. The sewn-on bags with edges of narrow braids complete the design with a discreet yet functional elegance.

The cardigan is worked from top to bottom. First, stitches are struck in the neck, then knitted in rows – first along the left shoulder, then on the right shoulder. Afterwards, the back is knitted with shortened rows for an optimal seat and further with increases for the arm cutouts. The front sides are done separately with shortened rows and increases that form the V-neck. After the body has been connected, it is further knitted in rows and finished with an edge of narrow braids. Finally, the bezels are made in double knit, which give the bezel an exclusive weight and a clear, hard-wearing finish. The sleeves are knitted from picked up stitches around the arm cutouts and worked with an elegant removal process towards the wrists. The entire cardigan is captivated by the characteristic braid pattern, which gives a harmonious and exclusive overall expression.

GRÖßENGUIDE

Sizes
1 (2) 3 (4)

Maße
knitted breast circumference 98 (110) 122 (130) cm.
Length 54 (55) 56 (57) cm, measured below the neck edge on the back.

The cardigantic jacket can be knitted with a range of movement between 15 and 25 cm, depending on how loosely it should fall. Note that the shoulder width varies by an entire braid pattern sequence (about 4 cm) on both sides for Gr. 1, 2 and 3-4 (Gr. 3 and 4 have the same shoulder width).

The knitted jacket shown in the instructions is knitted in Gr. 2 with an average width and a movement range of 23 cm.

Material

YAK by Lang Yarns 50 g / 120 m. (70% merino wool 30% yak)
550 (600) 650 (700) g.

Knitting needles and tools

4.5 mm circular knitting needle (40 and 60, 80 or 100 cm), possibly a set of double-pointed needles in the same thickness, if not knitted with the Magic Loop method.
4 mm circular knitting needle (80 or 100 cm).

Gauge

19 stitches x 30 rows smooth right on needle 4.5 mm = 10 x 10 cm after washing and tensioning.
20 stitches x 30 rows in the braid pattern on needle 4.5 mm = 10 x 10 cm after washing and tensioning.
The needle size is only directional. Use the needle size you need for the correct stitch sample.