Korshavn Cardigan is worked bottom up in basket pattern according the chart. First, the body is worked up to the armhole opening, where it is divided into front and back and both pieces are finished separately. At the front, decreases are worked to shape the v-neck. The shoulders are knit together with the 3 needle bind off. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up around the armhole opening and are worked without decreases. Right before the ribbed cuffs, you decrease the number of stitches, which create a simple, yet feminine look. Across the front edges, stitches are picked up for the button band. The button holes are placed on the right, the buttons on the left front band.

Please check the stated measurements and size guide for your correct size. Get familiar with the chart before you start knitting. Remember to knit a gauge swatch first. Take measurements of your gauge swatch after washing and blocking. Adjust the needle size, if necessary.

Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

Size guide
The cardigan has a positive ease of approx. 15 cm (larger than your bust measurement)

Measurements (cardigan)
Chest circumference: 96 (100) 109 (114) 123 (132) 140 cm (excl. button bands)
Length: 50 (52) 54 (57) 59 (61) 63 cm, measured centre back below the neckline

Gauge
18/10 in basket pattern according chart on a 5 mm needle (18 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm)
21/10 in rib (k1, p1) on a 4 mm needle

Needles
Circular needle 4 mm (80 or 100)
Circular needle 5 mm (40 and 80 or 100 cm)
Double pointed needle 4 and 5 mm

Materials
500 (550) 600 (700) 750 (800) 850 g Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn (91 m / 50 g) together with 100 (100-125) 125 (125-150) 150 (175) 175 g Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn (212 m / 25 g)

4 buttons (20 mm)

Special techniques

• Basketweave pattern according to chart
• Italian cast on
• Cast off with 3rd needle
• Cast off buttonhole worked over 2 rows
• Italian bind off