Description
ABOUT THE PATTERN
The Blue Cardi is a top-down cardigan worked in the “Petites Cordes” stitch pattern.
The construction begins with the back yoke, worked flat. Each front yoke is then picked up and worked separately from the shoulders down to the underarm. Front and back are then joined and the body is worked back and forth to the hem, which is finished with twisted ribbing. Stitches are picked up around the armholes to work the sleeves seamlessly in the round using circular needles. The piece is completed with a button band and buttonholes worked along the front edge.
The Blue Cardi is a cropped, slightly oversized cardigan designed to complement a wide range of outfits.
SIZES
XS/S (M/L) XL/2XL (3XL/4XL)
Sizes above correspond with the following measurements :
Chest Circumference:
78-86 (86-102) 102-118 (118-134) cm
Measure your own chest circumference to determine which size will fit you the best.
Photos above: I’m wearing size S / 168 cm tall / Chest: 80 cm
MEASUREMENTS
The Blue Cardi features a positive ease ranging from 24.5 to 34.5 cm depending on the size. Meaning it is 24.5 to 34.5 cm larger in circumference than your actual chest circumference.
The Blue Cardi ease is based on the following reference bust measurements: 82 (94) 110 (126) cm.
Ease per size: XS/S: 24.5 cm (M/L: 30.5 cm) XL/2XL: 32.5 cm (3XL/4XL: 34.5 cm)
This means that once finished, when measured flat under the arms, the sweater measures approx:
XS/S: 52 cm (M/L: 61 cm) XL/2XL: 70 cm (3XL/4XL: 79 cm)
YARNS AND MATERIALS
Approx 1000 (1200) 1400 (1600) g of Love Wool (85% Virgin Wool, 15% Alpaca, 100 g = 50 m)
Color N°110
Circular needles 8 mm (US11 / UK0) [ 80 & 100 cm ]
Circular needles 9 mm (US13 / UK00) [ 100 cm ]
Circular needles 10 mm (US15 / UK000) [ 80 & 100 cm]
Tapestry needle / 3 (3) 4 (4) buttons each 3.5 cm in diameter / A sewing needle and thread in a color matching the yarn.
GAUGE
9 sts x 9.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm in Petites Cordes stitch, on needle size 10 mm (US15 / UK000).
Instructions for the “Petites Cordes” stitch pattern can be found on the following page.
TIPS: When knitting your swatch, make sure to cast on enough stitches to allow for at least 10 cm (4 inches) of fabric, plus a few extra on each side to prevent edge distortion during measuring. For this design, it is not necessary to block your swatch, as with a chunky yarn like the one used, the finished piece does not require blocking.
Make a swatch to achieve the same gauge as indicated above. Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on
10 cm = 4”, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a smaller needle size.
I did not block my swatch
LANGUAGE
English
DIFFICULTY
Advanced Level
This pattern is digital. You can download it after payment and/or access it by logging into My Account – Downloads.
If you have any question related to the pattern, feel free to reach out via email at contact@lepullstudio.com – on weekdays!
