Long Distance Cardigan by Olga Putano Designs

Long Distance Cardigan

Knitting
December 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette in the round,worked on bigger needles and measured after blocking.
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1056 - 2147 yards (966 - 1963 m)
(1,2,3), 4,5,6, (7,8,9)
English
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This cardigan is knitted flat from the top down, with raglan shaping. The sleeves feature a beautiful cabled motif climbing all the way down to the cuff, and are worked in the round. The button band is worked at the same time as the sweater, so once you’re done - you’re done!

SIZING
(1,2,3) 4,5,6 (7,8,9)
Finished bust circumference: (35,40,45) 50,55,60 (65,70,75) in.
Finished upper sleeve circumference: (12.8,15,16.5) 18.8,20.5,22.25 (24.25,26.5,28) in.
Finished body length: 10.5in.
Suggested fit is 4-8 “ positive ease

MATERIALS
Yarn: Tot Le Matin Yarns - Tot Single Mohair 56% SW Merino/44% Mohair (Fingering weight) - 100g/437yds/400meters.
Sample made with color: “Hosta”
Yardage: (1056,1192,1329) 1465,1602,1738 (1875,2011,2147) yds / (967,1090,1215) 1340,1465,1590 (1715,1839,1973) meters (you will need more if you’d like to lengthen the body)
Needles: US5 circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge (main needles), US3 circular needles and 3 double pointed needles, or two sizes smaller from main needle.
Tools: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn, buttons.
Gauge: 24 sts and 30 rows - worked flat (body) and in the round (sleeves) on larger (main) needles, in stockinette and measured after blocking; 36 sts and 30 rows in cabled motif (the whole motif should measure 3.5” across)