Novice Cardigan Mohair Edition Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Novice Cardigan Mohair Edition
The Novice Cardigan – Mohair Edition is worked top down in stockinette stitch with ribbed edges. You begin with the ribbed neckline, then work the yoke, followed by the body and finally the sleeves.
Construction
The cardigan features a round yoke shaped with four sets of evenly distributed increases. Once the yoke is complete, the body is worked back and forth in rows, while the sleeves are worked in the round from picked-up stitches along the armholes. Ribbing is worked at the neckline, front edges, cuffs, and hem.
Work a swatch before beginning to ensure the correct gauge. Wash and block the swatch as you would the finished garment before measuring.
Size Guide
The cardigan is designed to have approx. 10 cm of positive ease, meaning it is intended to be worn approx. 10 cm larger than your actual bust circumference.
If you measure, for example, 90 cm around your bust, you should choose size S to achieve the intended fit.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
To Fit Bust
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80–85 | 85–90 | 90–95 | 95–100 | 100–110 | 110–120 | 120–130 | 130–140 | 140–150 cm |
Finished Measurements
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust (cm) | 96 | 100 | 105 | 111 | 120 | 129 | 140 | 151 | 161 |
| Length (cm) | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 |
Yarn
The cardigan is worked with two strands of lace-weight silk mohair held together throughout.
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantity (g) | 200 | 200–225 | 225 | 250 | 250 | 275 | 300 | 325 | 350–375 |
| Meterage (m) | 1696 | 1696–1908 | 1908 | 2120 | 2120 | 2332 | 2544 | 2756 | 2968–3180 |
Suggested yarns: Isager Silk Mohair, Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair, Filcolana Tilia, or Mohair By Canard Brushed Lace (approx. 210–212 m per 25 g).
Alternative: The cardigan can also be worked with a single strand of approx. 8 ply yarn:
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meterage (m) | 848 | 848–954 | 954 | 1060 | 1060 | 1166 | 1272 | 1378 | 1484–1590 |
Needles
Circular needles 3.5 mm (80 cm)
Circular needles 4 mm (40, 80 and/or 100 cm)
Double-pointed needles 3.5 mm (if not using magic loop)
Gauge
21 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles after blocking (with two strands held together)
Construction Overview
- Top-down construction
- Round yoke with 4 increase sections
- Body worked flat
- Sleeves worked in the round
- Ribbed edges throughout
Notions
9 buttons (15 mm)
Skill Level
Beginner (★☆☆☆☆)