SIZE (to fit bust):

S (78-85cm; 30-34”), M (85-95cm; 33-37”), L (95-105cm; 37-41”), XL (106-116cm; 42-46”), XXL (117-130cm; 47-51”), XXXL (130-145cm; 52”-57”)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (approximate):

S ½ Bust 46cm. 18” Length 55cm. 21”
M ½ Bust 51cm. 20” Length 58cm. 22-23”
L ½ Bust 56cm.22” Length 61cm. 24”
XL ½ Bust 61cm. 24” Length 64cm. 25”
XXL ½ Bust 66cm. 26” Length 67cm. 26”
XXXL ½ Bust 71cm. 28” Length 70cm. 27”

SIZE GUIDE:

The cardigan is designed to have approx.15cm (6 inches) of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 15cm (6 inches) larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The fit is slightly oversized.
Before beginning your project, measure yourself to determine which size to knit. For example, if you measure 90 cm (35 ½ inches) around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body) you should knit a size M. A size M sweater has a bust circumference of about 102 cm (40 inches) which is the given example would give you 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) of positive ease. If you want your sweater to be less oversized, you should choose one size smaller. In the given example it would be size S. The model in the picture wears size M and her bust is 92 cm (36 inches).

INTRODUCTION TO THE WORKFLOW:

The cardigan is worked from bottom upwards in separate pieces: 2 front parts and a back part. Then the shoulders are sewn with shoulder seams. The body parts are sewn together with Mattress stitch. After that the sleeves are worked top-down and back and forth from the armholes. For better fit, sleeves are shaped with sleeve heads (set-in sleeve) using German short rows technique. Sleeve cuffs and body bottoms are framed with broken 1x1 ribbing. The button bands are worked afterwards and joined to the body while knitting them. At the end the stitches are picked up from the neckline and a collar is knitted in 1x1 ribbing.
Begin by working a swatch to determine which needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge. Wash and block your swatch before measuring your gauge.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:

Suggested yarn:
● Fibranatura Papyrus 50g/120m (50g/131 yards), Color No. 229-04 300g (6 skeins), 350g (7 skeins), 400g (8 skeins), 450g (9skeins), 450g (9skeins), 500g (10skeins).
Alternative yarn: Drops Cotton Merino 50g/ 110m (50g/ 120yards) 50% Merino Wool, 50% Cotton, Drops Merino Extra Fine 50g/105m (50g/ 115 yards) 100% Merino Wool.
Note: you could choose another yarn brand, make sure that needle size indicated on the yarn label is 4-4.5 (US 6-7). DK, Light Worsted weight yarn.
• A pair of 4.0mm (US 6, UK 8) straight or circular needles. To begin with sleeves, you will need circular needles.
• A pair of 2.5mm (US 1.5, UK 12-13) straight or circular needles. To begin with a collar, you will need circular needles.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch holder or about 100 cm of waste yarn (25”).
• 6 openable stitch markers.
• Measuring tape.
• 5 buttons with approximately 1.5cm (0.6”) diameter.
• Scissors.

GAUGE (TENSION) approximate:

21sts x 28rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in stockinette stitch after washing and blocking. The swatch is made with 4mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles. If your gauge doesn’t match indicated, try going up or down half or one needle size. It is important to obtain the indicated gauge so that the ready-made item has correct proportions.