malibu maxi by Ketchup Knits

malibu maxi

Knitting
March 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 17 - 12.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
766 - 984 yards (700 - 900 m)
xs, s, m, l, xl, 2xl
English
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The MALIBU MAXI is an oversized long-length cardigan, knit seamlessly from the bottom up. It’s perfect for a Spring stroll or for slipping on for sundowners after a day at the beach.

The pattern is written in English, in sizes XS-2XL. The sizes are shown separated by brackets like so: (XS)S(M)L(XL)2XL.

Skill Level: Beginner (as always, lots of links are included to walk you through anything you might not know!)

Materials Required:
(4)4(4)4(4)5 balls of ‘Take Care Mohair’ - Wool and the Gang, in Colour A
(3)3(3)4(4)4 balls of ‘Take Care Mohair’ in Colour B
12mm circular needles*
6mm circular needles**
a row marker
a tapestry/embroidery needle
a measuring tape

alternative yarn suggestions: ‘Big Fuzz’ - Pickles, ‘Fipa’ - Navia, ‘Nell’ - Debbie Bliss, ‘Fluffy Mohair’ - Cowgirl Blues, ‘Fashion Mohair Chunky’ - Rico Design, ‘Ballerina Chunky Mohair’ - Sandnes Garn

the length of your circulars isn’t too important as we can use magic loop. If you are trying to avoid magic loop I’d suggest a 40cm wire for the sleeves and an 80+cm wire for the body
*
magic loop will likely be necessary for the cuffs as it’s a small circumference but you may wish to use a <40cm wire or DPNs

Measurements:
Finished garment measures:
(110)120(130)140(150)160 cm bust
length is customisable

Cardigan is intended to have around 30cm positive ease. You should choose a size 30cm larger than your bust measurement. Sample pictured is a size S shown on a UK8, 88cm bust, 169cm height.

Gauge:
(10cmx10cm stockinette on 12mm needles) 9 stitches, 9 rows