This pattern has been technically edited and tested.

The cardigan is knitted flat using a top-down approach, beginning with a 1x1 rib neckband. Next, the back neckline is raised by using German short rows. The button bands and the fronts are worked simultaneously and raglan increases are integrated up to the underarm. The sleeve stitches are set aside while the body is worked to the hem. Sleeves are worked top-down in the round.

SIZE GUIDE

To pick the correct size, measure yourself with a measuring tape around your bust. The recommended ease is 10 to 20 cm / 4 to 7¾”.

Please note that the finished measurements can only be achieved if the cardigan is knitted in the correct gauge.

SIZES

XS (S, M, L)(XL, 2XL, 3XL)(4XL, 5XL)

FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENTS

98.5 (106.5, 115, 123)(132, 140.5, 149)(157, 165.5) cm /
38¾ (42, 45¼, 48¾)(52, 55¼, 58½)(62, 65¼) inches

GAUGE

19 sts and 26.5 rows / rnds = 10 cm / 4” in Broken Rib (BR) stitch, using size 4 mm / US 6 needle, after blocking.

YARN

1 strand of Lamana Milano and 1 strand of Premia are held together throughout the pattern.

Lamana Milano (90% virgin wool (superfine merino),10% cashmere; 180 m / 197 yards per 25g)
Fingering weight yarn
Samples shown in “40 Old Pink” and “62 Rose Quartz”

960 (1080, 1200, 1275)(1395, 1475, 1635)( 1755, 1875) metres /
1050 (1180, 1310, 1395)(1525, 1615, 1790)(1920 , 2050) yards
6 (6, 7, 8)(8, 9, 10)(10, 11) balls

Lamana Premia (60% super kid mohair, 40% silk; 300 m / 328 yards per 25g)
Lace weight yarn
Samples shown in “72 Cherry Blossom” and “62 Rose Quartz”

985 (1105, 1230, 1310)(1435, 1515, 1680)(1805, 1925) metres /
1075 (1210, 1345, 1435)(1570, 1655, 1835)(1975, 2105) yards
4 (4, 5, 5)(5, 6, 6)(7, 7) balls

NEEDLES

One 3 mm / US 2.5 circular needles, 60 cm / 24” or longer for neckband and cuff.
One 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles, 60 cm / 24” or longer for hem.
One 4 mm / US 6 circular needle, 60 cm / 24” or longer for body and sleeves.

NOTIONS

Buttons with a diameter ranging from 15 mm (5/8”) to 17.5 mm (11/16”) (sizes XS to L: 4 buttons, sizes XL to 5XL: 5 buttons),
2 buttons with a diameter of 15 mm (5/8”) for the first and last buttonholes,
cable needle, 4 lockable stitch markers, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

Thank you nami44 (technical editor) and my wonderful test knitters for your support:

AgnesKroner
KnittingCC
Souriska
lindentreeknits
Fea2
Johannaelven
Summerbo
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choupettesabrina
MisLis84
greetalla
ryochiko
Wiesengrund
mir72
knitsbylillian
yphilco
lapindalice
gli3247
fritzemann
amylin
Blackberryknit

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