Birds of Paradise Cardigan by Bronte Lavendel

Birds of Paradise Cardigan

Knitting
September 2021
Aran (8 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
US 9 - 5.5 mm
492 - 1039 yards (450 - 950 m)
XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

“Birds of Paradise” is a light and open cardigan, knitted with colourful mohair yarn to stand out from the rest. Just like the beautiful birds of paradise! Make it classy by wearing it with a simple dress or style it with some pants.
Make it your own colourful creation.

Yarn:
200 gr -450 gr
Phil Dolce Vita Phildar
Hobbi Diablo multi
Petite wool from We Are Knitters or
Aran/Worsted weight yarn
or
use two strands one mohair and one dk/aran weight yarn
(Make sure to check tension!)

Needles:
Circular knitting needles
size 5.5 mm/5 UK/9 US
(80 cm)
DPN needles 5.5 mm/5 UK/9 US or use Magic loop for sleeves
Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
CO: cast on
K: knit
P: purl
M1: make one
K2tog: Knit 2 together P3tog: purl 3 together YO: yarn over
PM: place marker RM: remove marker

Tension:
10 cm/4’ inch x 10 cm/4’ inch: 13 stitches & 22 rows
Technique used:
Tiny shell lace pattern Stockinette stitch
1x1 rib stitch
sewing

Sizing/bust circumference: Different sizes will be written as:
XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL)
XXS (76 - 80 cm)
XS (80 - 84 cm)
S (84 - 88 cm)
M (88 -92 cm)
L (96 - 100 cm)
XL (100 - 104)

Questions about the pattern? Send me a message:
Instagram: @bronteknitsz
Ravelry: Bronte Lavendel
Mail: b.lavendel@hotmail.com