Description
ABOUT THE PATTERN
The Marlo Cardigan is worked top down using circular needles. It is a quick and easy project, knitted on large needles with bouclé alpaca yarn that is wonderfully comfortable to wear.
Start by knitting the back yoke, then work the front yokes and continue with the body. The sleeves are then knitted in the
round. To finish, sew on the hook-and-eye closures.
This cardigan is designed to be worn with a close-fitting silhouette, while its flared sleeves give it a relaxed, stylish look.
Fast to knit and easy on the wallet, this pattern uses only a small amount of affordable yarn.
The pattern is suitable for advanced beginners.
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL)
Sizes above correspond with the following chest measurements :
78-82 (82-86) 86-94 (94-102) 102-110 (110-118) cm
Measure your own chest circumference to determine which size will fit you the best.
Photos above: I’m wearing size XS / 168 cm tall / Chest: 80 cm
MEASUREMENTS
The Marlo Cardigan has approx 15 cm of negative ease measured around the bust. Meaning it is approx 15 cm smaller in circumference than your actual chest circumference.
The measurements are given on the diagram at the end of the pattern.
The ease mentioned above is already included in the pattern instructions.
YARNS AND MATERIALS
Approx 150 (150) 200 (250) 250 (300) of Alpaca Bouclé from DROPS (80% Alpaca, 15% Wool, 5% Polyamid, 50g = 140m).
Circular needles 6 mm [US10 – UK4] (60 cm)
Circular needles 7 mm [US10.5 – UK2] (60 & 80 cm)
Crochet Hook 3.5 mm [USE/4 – UK9]
11 hook-and-eye closures from PRYM (or more, if you would like your cardigan to be fastened all the way down to the hem).
Note: When both parts of the hook are fastened together, it measures 2 cm in length.
Markers
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
Before blocking: 10 sts x 17 rows = 10 x 10 cm, in stockinette stitch, on needle size 7 mm [US10.5 / UK2].
After blocking: 10 sts x 17 rows = 10 x 10 cm, in stockinette stitch, on needle size 7 mm [US10.5 / UK2].
STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES
Long Tail Cast On
Stockinette Stitch (worked flat)
Pick Up and Knit Stitches
Increases: M1R and M1L
Increases: M1RP and M1LP
Backward Loop Cast On
Chain Edge (used for the neckline)
Classic Bind Off
Single Crochet Stitch
Folded Bind Off
Stockinette Stitch (worked in the round)
Decreases: K2tog and SSK
Yarn Over (YO)
Knit One Through Back Loop (ktbl)
Each technique above is supported by a video tutorial for further guidance.
LANGUAGE
English
DIFFICULTY
Advanced Beginner
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If you have any question related to the pattern, feel free to reach out via email at contact@lepullstudio.com – on weekdays!
