• The Manon Cardigan is worked in a moss stitch pattern back and forth from the top down. It starts with the back, simultaneously shaping the shoulder slopes with German Short Rows. After this, stitches are picked up to work the right and left fronts. Once all the parts are complete, stitches are picked up along the shoulder sections, and the knitting is joined to work down to the armholes, while also increasing stitches for the front sections, back, and sleeves. Next, the sleeve stitches are placed on hold, and the body is worked downwards. Following this, the edges are knitted in double knitting followed by a lace pattern for the neckline. Finally, stitches are picked up along the armholes to work the sleeves in the round.

• Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag #manoncardigan

• The solid color garment in the photo is knitted with Cosma col. 00 by Lamana. SIZE-M

• The striped garment in the photo is knitted with Cosma col. 11 & col. 02 by Lamana. SIZE-M

Sizes:
XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL
The Manon Cardigan has a regular fit and is designed to have approx. 5-10 cm 2-4 in of positive ease. This means the garment’s measurements will be approx. 5-10 cm 2-4 in larger than your actual bust circumference. The sizes XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 / 85-90 / 90-95 / 95-100 / 100-110 / 110-120 / 120-130 cm 31½-33½ / 33½-35½ / 35½-37½ / 37½-39½ / 39½-43¼ / 43¼-47¼ / 47¼-51 ¼ in.

Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. For example, if your bust circumference is 92 cm 36½ in, you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose the size based on how loose you prefer the cardigan to fit. Using the diagram with the finished garment measurements can be a helpful reference when deciding which size to select.

Finished measurements:
Circumference:
A: 92 / 98 / 102 / 108 / 116 / 126 / 136 cm
36¼ / 38½ / 40¼ / 42½ / 45¾ / 49½ / 53½ in

Length:
B: 48 / 50 / 52 / 54 / 56 / 58 / 60 cm
19 / 19¾ / 20½ / 21¼ / 22 / 22¾ / 23½ in

Suggested yarn:
Solid Color Version:
400 / 400 / 450 / 500 / 550 / 600 / 650 g Cosma by Lamana Yarns 50 g = 100 m 109 yds.

Striped Color Version:
Color 1 (main color): 300 / 350 / 350 / 400 / 450 / 450 / 500 g Cosma by Lamana Yarns 50 g = 100 m 109 yds.
Color 2 (for stripes): 100 / 150 / 150 / 150 / 200 / 200 / 200 g Cosma by Lamana Yarns 50 g = 100 m 109 yds.

Suggested needles:
Circular needles:
4.5 mm US 7 40, and 80 or 100 cm 16, and 32 or 40 in
3.5 mm US 4 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 in
3 mm US 2½ 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 in

Double-pointed needles:
4.5 mm US 7 or long circular needles for the Magic Loop technique.
3 mm US 2½ optional.

Notions:
Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, 4 x buttons (ø = 15 mm).

Gauge:
After washing and blocking:
20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10cm 4 x 4 inches in moss stitch on 4.5 mm US 7 needles.
44 sts x 60 rows = 10 x 10cm 4 x 4 inches in double knitting on 3 mm US 2½ needles.
Note: The stated gauge accounts for both layers of double knitting. The visible stitch and row count for each layer is half of the stated amount = 22 sts x 30 rows.

Please make sure to knit a swatch. Ensure that your swatch gauge matches the given one. If you cannot achieve the required gauge using the suggested needles, adjust your needle size to reach the correct gauge.

Difficulty:
ADVANCED ★★★★☆
You can read more about the difficulty levels here.