Laponie is worked in brioche stitch starting from the neckband and working the back part of the yoke. Then stitches are picked up from both shoulders and left and right fronts are worked separately. The body is joined and worked in the flat. Finally stitches for sleeves are picked up from the body and sleeves are worked in the round. Decreases for sleeves create a beautiful, draped detail. As a finishing touch, a belt and pockets create a feminine silhouette.

Finished bust circumference: 103.5 (110.5) 126.5 (133.5) cm / 41.5 (44.25) 50.5 (53.5)” when buttoned.

Ease: Suggested positive ease on bust circumference 15–20 cm / 6–8” depending on if you want a loose or more fitted cardigan. Pictured in size S.

Length from underarm to hem: Approx. 35 cm / 13.75”. The length can easily be altered to your own liking.

Upper arm circumference: 41.5 (44.5) 47 (50) cm / 16.5 (17.75) 18.75 (20)”.

Sleeve length from underarm: 47 (47) 49.5 (49.5) cm / 18.75 (18.75) 19.75 (19.75)”. The length can easily be altered to your own liking.

Gauge: 14 sts x 16 rnds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in brioche stitch using 6 mm (US 10) needles, after blocking. Note: 16 rnds in brioche stitch are counted as 32 rnds.

Needles: 6 mm (US 10) and 5 mm (US 8) circular needles. 5 mm (US 8) DPNs for the cuffs.

Yarn: 550 (600) 650 (700) g CaMaRose Snefnug Natur (55% alpaca, 35% organic cotton, 10% merino – 110 m / 120 yds / 50 g), colour 7111 Hvid Natur.

Notions: 2 stitch markers, spare needle, tapestry needle, stitch holders or scrap yarn, 7 snap fasteners.