Kinvarra Cardigan (Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}) — €7.9 (VAT exclusive)
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Kinvarra is a classic drop shoulder cardigan. It is worked seamlessly from the top down. The neckline is added last to give you the maximum finishing flexibility. The sleeves are designed to be fitted. The front and back neck are shaped similarly so that you can also wear this cardigan back-to-front.
Kinvarra Cardigan is graded with inclusive sizing in mind, designed to fit actual bust sizes from 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Measurements are given in both cm and inches.
Materials
Yarn
Lace weight mohair yarn + fingering weight = heavy DK weight
- Fingering weight
Yardage: 1125 (1325, 1435, 1550, 1795) {1915, 2060, 2175, 2475, 2580} m / 1230 (1450, 1565, 1695, 1960) {2095, 2255, 2380, 2710, 2825} yds, including 10% allowance
Shown here: Wild Atlantic Yarns Oonagh 4-ply (100% merino; 400 m / 437 yds, 100 g / 3.53 oz skein; color: Beechwood): 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) {5, 6, 6, 7, 7} skeins
- Lace weight mohair yarn
Yardage: 870 (1020, 1105, 1195, 1380) {1480, 1590, 1680, 1910, 1990} m / 950 (1120, 1210, 1305, 1510) {1615, 1740, 1835, 2090, 2175} yds, including 10% allowance
Shown here: Wild Atlantic Yarns Sorcha Kidsilk Lace (72% mohair, 28% silk; 420 m / 459 yds, 50 g / 1.76 oz skein; color: Conker Gathering): 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) {4, 4, 4, 5, 5} skeins
Both yarns are used in the pattern.
Notions
9 (10, 10, 10, 11) {11, 11, 11, 12, 12} shank buttons about 1 cm / 0.375 inch in diameter; locking stitch markers; stitch markers; waste yarn; yarn needle
Needles
4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle of length 80-100 cm / 32-40 inches, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.
4.5 mm / US 7 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the sleeves.
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle of length 80-100 cm / 32-40 inches, depending on your size, for the hem and neckline.
Gauge
20 sts and 27 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette stitch, blocked.
Sizes
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10} designed to fit actual bust circumference of 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) {127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) {50, 54, 58, 62, 66} inches.
This garment is intended to be worn with about 16.5 – 20.5 cm / 6.5-8 inches positive ease.
Shown in size 1, modeled with 17 cm / 6.75 inches of positive ease.
Finished Measurements
Bust circumference (buttoned): 96 (106, 116, 126, 136) {146, 156, 166, 178, 186} cm /
37.75 (41.75, 45.75, 49.5, 53.5) {57.5, 61.5, 65.25, 70, 73.25} inches
Required Skills
Decreases, increases, picking up stitches, short rows
Kinvarra Cardigan (Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}) — €7.9 (VAT exclusive)
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