MAKLIK is the African term for ‘simplicity’. For me, this MAKLIK cardigan translates the power of simplicity, but very carefully chosen simplicity. Simplicity in a knit, simplicity in a garment. It is a stylish cardigan, with a classic and comfortable fit, suitable for any occasion.

The MAKLIK cardigan is knitted back and forth on a circular needle, from top to bottom. Short rows and raglan increases are used to form the yoke. The sleeves are also knitted in the round and the front bands will be added later.

Sizes
XS (XS/S, S, S/M) M (M/L, L, XL) 2XL (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Bust circumference
The bust circumference of the finished cardigan measures approx. 83 (88, 92, 98) 102 (108, 113, 123) 133 (142, 153, 163) cm (32¾ (34¾, 36¼, 38½) 40¼ (42½, 44½, 48½) 52¼ (56, 60¼, 64¼) inches). The pattern is designed to be approx. 7 - 8 cm (2¾ - 3¼ inches) larger in circumference than your bust circumference (positive ease).

Length
The length of the finished cardigan is 54 (55, 56, 56) 57 (57, 58, 60) 62 (64, 65, 66) cm (21¼ (21¾, 22, 22) 22½ (22½, 22¾, 23½) 24½ (25¼, 25½, 26) inches).

Gauge
21 stitches x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 4 mm (US6) needles, after washing and then drying flat

Suggested needles
Circular needle 4 mm (US6) for main fabric
Circular needle 3.5 mm (US4) for ribbing

Yarn
DK weight
422 (447, 475, 495) 516 537, 568, 628 699 (758, 831, 884) g
1013 (1073, 1140, 1188) 1238 1289, 1363, 1507 1678 (1819, 1951, 2122) m
1108 (1173, 1247, 1299) 1354 1410, 1491, 1648 1835 (1989, 2134, 2321) yds

Please note that the yarn amount is an estimate and may vary depending on the knitter.

Suggested yarn
Lang Yarns Merino 120 (120m/131yds/50g): 450g (450g, 500g, 500g) 550g 600g, 600g, 650g 700g (800g, 850g, 900g)

★★ - beginner