Days of Sun and Roses by Annette Elmer

Days of Sun and Roses

Knitting
May 2019
all 3 are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
2504 yards (2290 m)
One size
English
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Boho cardigan in a multitude of colours and patterns.

Love, peace and harmony flow from this happily coloured cardigan. The style is bohemian and relaxed. Spread some love - just like in the days of Flower Power - while wearing it.

The cardigan is worked in pure cotton, a nice material to wear during summer. The construction is bottom up, one piece at a time, and then sewn together. A garter stitch edge finishes the fronts and neck line.

Size: One size
Sample is shown over bust size 86 cm.

Finished measurements:
bust circumference 108 cm
length from shoulder to hem 70 cm
sleeve length from underarm 48 cm
Intended ease 10-20 cm

The cardigan is made to fit bust sizes 86 cm to 99 cm, depending on how much ease you prefer.

Yarn:
The sample was knit using Drops Paris (50 g/75 m), Drops Safran (50 g/160 m) and BC Garn Alba (50 g/160 m):
Drops Paris: colour 17 (6 balls), colour 25 (3 balls) and colour 35 (4 balls).
Drops Safran: colours 02, 12, 15, 20, 21 and 28 (1 ball in each colour).
BC Garn Alba: colour EB001 (1 ball).

Needles:
5.0 mm circular needles 60 cm and 80 cm (for the edge); Cable needle; A pair of double pointed needles for cord belt.

Gauge:
16 sts and 22 rows = 10 cm in stocking stitch using Drops Paris or 2 strands of Drops Safran/BC Garn Alba held together.