Pay what works

Knitting is not only a creative and relaxing occupation, in times as these it also is invaluable as a sort of therapy, an opportunity to make enriching encounters and come together with other knitters. Last but not least, it’s a wonderful way to make your own sustainable wardrobe.

In order to make my knitting patterns accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation, I now offer a “Pay What Works” scheme. This way, you choose the amount that you feel is accessible for you and use the corresponding coupon code at checkout. The price indicated above is the full price and no coupon code is needed to purchase the pattern at this price. Below are listed two coupon codes with their corresponding final price.

Coupon codes:

Lillelarsen5 => 5 €

Lillelarsen3 => 3 €

Description

The Fairylights cardigan is worked top-down with raglan increases along the upper body until the sleeves and body are split and worked separately. A delicate lace pattern decorates the sleeves all the way down, ending in a simple garter stitch binding at 2/3 length. The body, on the other hand, is knit in simple stockinette stitch.

The buttonbands with the buttonholes are worked simultaneously along the front edges of the body. The slightly rounded neckline is formed by using short rows right after the neckline binding. This pattern combines techniques such as short rows, raglan increases and buttonhole shaping which are all explained in the introduction, to make it accessible to newer knitters.

Needle size:

Circular needle 3 mm (US 2.5), 60-80 cm (24-32”) in length
Circular needle 3 mm (US 2.5), 40 cm (16”) in length or double-pointed needles

SIZE GUIDE - to fit :

BUST CIRC.: 81, 86 (91, 96, 101) 106, 111, 116 cm
32, 34 (36, 38, 40) 42, 44, 46”

SIZE GUIDE - finished measurements :

BUST CIRC.: 86, 90 (96, 100, 106) 111.5, 116.5, 122 cm // 33.75, 35.5 (37.75, 39.25, 41.75) 44, 45.75, 48”

TENSION/ GAUGE:

10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) = 27 sts x 37 rows in stockinette stitch on 3 mm (US 2.5) needle

MATERIALS:

1 thread fingering weight yarn

Yarn used in model (size S):

The FIBRE Co. Canopy Fingering (50% alpaca, 30% wool, 20% viscose) – 50 g // 183 m / 200 yds : 5, 5 (6, 6, 6) 7, 7, 7 skeins

Meters: 867, 915 (949, 1025, 1088) 1160, 1205, 1274 m
Yardage: 948, 1001 (1038, 1121, 1190) 1269, 1318, 1394 yds

10 markers / stitch holders or scrap yarn / tapestry needle

Note that all of my patterns are professionnally tech edited and test knit before publication.