Knitting pattern for loose knit Kristina Cardigan. Flat knitting or knitting in the round, slightly over-sized fit, adjustable body and sleeve length (you can do a long or cropped version).

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Level: intermediate, advanced
Language: English, German, French
The finished garment comes in 5 sizes for inclusive sizing.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL,

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS approximate

Size 1/2 Bust, Length

S 53-54cm (21””) 44cm (17”) - crop, 56-57cm (22”) - regular

M 60-62cm (24”) 45cm (17-18”) - crop, 57-58cm (22-23”) - regular

L 67-69cm (27”) 46cm (18”) - crop, 58-59cm (23”) - regular

XL 74-76cm (30”) 47cm (18-19”) - crop, 59-60cm (23-24”) - regular

XXL 81-83cm (34”) 48cm (19”) - crop, 60-61cm (24”) - regular

Suggested yarn (choose one of the following options):

1. Any silk mohair approx. 25g – 200-225m (220-250yds) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 skeins – cropped version
2. Any silk mohair approx. 25g – 200-225m (220-250yds) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 skeins – regular version

You can knit two strands of silk mohair held together, but please note that in this case you will need more yarn.

Alternative yarn options testers used:
1. Alpakka Folgetrad 100% alpaca wool 50g – 400m (437yds). A tester knitted two strands held together and for size XS-S cropped version spent 145g

• A pair of 3.0mm (US 2.5, UK 11) straight or circular needles for 1x1 ribbing
• A pair of 4.5mm (US 7, UK 7) circular needles for the main body. You can use straight needles as well, but you will need circular needles to start sleeves. If you prefer knitting sleeves in the round and don’t use the magic loop technique you will need needles 4.5mm (US 7, UK 7) 40cm/ 16” as well
• A pair of 4.0mm (US 6, UK8) circular needles for the collar
• A pair of 2,25mm (US 1, UK 13) for the I-cord
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch holder or about 100 cm of waste yarn (25”)
• Measuring tape
• Scissors
GAUGE (TENSION) approximate:
14sts x 23rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in stockinette stitch after washing and blocking. The swatch is made back and forth with 4.5mm (US 7, UK 7) knitting needles.

If you have any questions or need help when knitting this top please feel free to contact me.

This listing is a PDF knitting pattern and is available to download upon purchase. Please note that this listing is a pattern, not a physical product.

The pattern may not be copied, redistributed, or sold on.

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