Chimalis Cardigan by Emily Johannes

Chimalis Cardigan

Knitting
July 2015
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
900 - 1700 yards (823 - 1554 m)
33.5 (35, 39, 41.5, 46, 49.5, 54)”/85 (89, 99, 105.5, 117, 125.5, 137)cm
English
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Chimalis is a relaxed, oversized cardigan with long sleeves and a v-neck. Knit from the top down, with no front closure.

Cuddly - comfortable enough you’ll want to wear it to bed!

The basic lines allow for a very wearable piece, add stripes or touches of your own to make it totally your own. Simple, easy, top-down knit.

Sizes: XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL) – to fit with 4-6”/10-15cm positive ease

Choose your standard size for an oversized fit, or move 1 size down for a more traditional fit. Shown in size L on a M (36”/91.5cm) model with 10”/25.5cm positive ease

Finished bust, buttoned - 33.5 (35, 39, 41.5, 46, 49.5, 54)”/85 (89, 99, 105.5, 117, 125.5, 137)cm
Finished length - 23 (23, 24, 24, 24, 25, 25)”/58.5 (58.5, 61, 61, 61, 63.5, 63.5)cm

Suggested yarn (Sample shown in Plymouth Baby Alpaca Aire, discontinued):
5 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins Cascade Yarns Cantata (218yds/200m, 100g/3.5oz, 70% cotton/30% merino wool) #10 Navy
or
8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15) skeins Katia Concept Cotton-Merino (115yds/105m, 50g/1.75oz, 70% cotton/30% merino wool) #115 Blue

Or approximately 900 (1000, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500, 1700) yards of worsted weight yarn

Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) 32”/80cm or desired length circular needle and double points or size to obtain gauge
US 5 (3.75mm) 32”/80cm or desired length circular needles and double points

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette on larger needles, after blocking