The Amisk cardigan was designed as a light, oversized, open-front garment. It was named after Amisk Creek, a small winding tributary near the designer’s home, reflected in the lace pattern that follows the length of the sleeves.

SIZES 
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended ease: 6–9.5” / 15–24 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference (excluding Shawl Collar): 38.5 (42.5, 46.5, 52, 55.5) (60, 63, 68, 70.5)” / 98 (108, 118, 132, 141) (152, 160, 173, 179) cm.

Chest Circumference (inc. width of Both Sides of Shawl Collar): 48.5 (52.5, 56.5, 62, 65.5) (70, 73, 78, 80.5)” / 126 (136, 146, 160, 169) (180, 188, 201, 207) cm.

Underarm to Hem: 10.5” / 27 cm.

Sleeve Length: 17.25 (17.75, 17.75, 17.75, 18.25) (18.25, 18.25, 18.75, 18.75)“ / 44 (45, 45, 45, 46) (46, 46, 47.5, 47.5) cm.

Armhole Depth (at Back): 7.25 (7.75, 8.25, 8.75, 9.25) (9.75, 10.25, 10.75, 11.5)“ / 18.5 (19.5, 21, 22, 23.5) (25, 26, 27.5, 29) cm.

Depth of Shawl Collar (at Back Neck): 5.25” / 13.5 cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3) plates of Canadian Unspun Yarn by Crux Fibres (100% wool, 400 yds / 366 m – 200 g), colourway Dark Grey.

Or approx. 574 (612, 689, 755, 844) (947, 991, 1091, 1146) yds / 525 (560, 630, 690, 772) (866, 906, 998, 1048) m of similar kind of unspun worsted-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example WoolDreamers Manchelopis (held double as it comes off the plate) or Höner och Eir Nutiden (held double, requiring twice the yardage listed).

Needles: US 10 / 6 mm and US 10.5 / 6.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles.

Notions: Stitch markers (4), stitch holders or waste yarn.

GAUGE
14 sts x 22 rows/rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 10.5 / 6.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

13 sts x 21 rows/rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 10.5 / 6.5 mm needles in Lace Rib patt, after blocking.