• The Chantal Collar Cardigan is worked top-down in a slip stitch pattern. First, the collar band is worked in the round in stockinette stitch, then stitches are picked up along the folded edge, and the collar is worked back and forth in double knitting with short rows and increases for shaping. The collar band is then joined, and stitches are divided into sections for the shoulders, fronts, and back, which are worked separately back and forth, each shaped with short rows. Once complete, the fronts and back are joined into one piece with cast-on stitches for the underarms, and the body is worked straight. Stitches are picked up for the button bands, worked separately in double knitting, with buttonholes placed in paired sets. Finally, stitches are picked up for the sleeves, which are worked in the round, shaped with short rows for the cap, and tapered towards the cuffs.

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

• The light cardigan in the photo is made with Gepard Wild & Soft col. 101 & Kid Seta col.101. Size M.

• The yellow cadigan in the photo is made with Filcolana Saga & Tilia in color 196. Size M.

Sizes:
XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL /
The Chantal Collar Cardigan has a relaxed fit and is designed to have approx. 15 cm 6 in of positive ease which is reduced in larger sizes, to ensure a more comfortable fit. This means the garment’s measurements will be approx. 15 cm 6 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 / 47¼-51¼ in.
Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. For example, if your bust circumference is 90 cm 35 in, you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose the size based on how loose you prefer the sweater 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: 101 / 107 / 112 / 118 / 123 / 129 / 133 cm
39¾ / 42 / 44 / 46½ / 48½ / 50¾ / 52¼ in
Length:
B: 56 / 57 / 58 / 59 / 61 / 63 / 65 cm
22 / 22½ / 22¾ / 23¼ / 24 / 24¾ / 25½ in

Suggested yarn:
Filcolana (worked with two strands throughout the process):
200 / 250 / 250 / 300 / 300 / 350 / 350 g Saga by Filcolana 50 g = 300 m 328 yds & 150 / 175 / 175 / 200 / 200 / 225 / 250 g Tilia by Filcolana 25 g = 210 m 230 yds.

Gepard Garn (worked with two strands throughout the process):
300 / 300 / 350 / 350 / 400 / 400 / 450 g Wild & Soft by Gepard Garn 50 g = 240 m 262 yds & 150 / 175 / 175 / 200 / 200 / 225 / 250 g Kid Seta by Gepard Garn 25 g = 210 m 230 yds.

Needles
Circular needles:
3 mm US 2½ 100 cm 40 in x 2 pcs.
4.5 mm US 7 40, and 80 or 100 cm 16, and 32 or 40 in
Double-pointed needles:
3 mm US 2½

Notions:
8 x buttons (ø = 16 mm), stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle.

Gauge:
After washing and blocking:
26 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in slip stitch pattern on 4.5 mm US 7 needles.
26 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in stockinette stitch on 3 mm US 2½ needles.
28 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in 1x1 rib on 3 mm US 2½ needles.
52 sts x 64 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in 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 = 26 sts x 32 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.

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:
EXPERT
★★★★★
You can read more about the difficulty levels here.