Knitting Pattern for a Cardigan with decorative i-Cord-Bows, Ruffle Borders and a Deep V Neck in Sizes XS | S | M (L | XL | 2XL) 3XL | 4XL | 5XL.

Structure:
The cardigan is worked in stockinette stitch top down with raglan increases in one piece. The yoke is worked back and forth in rows and with additional increases along the front parts to shape the deep V Neck. When the sleeves are separated from the body and the final length of the cardigan is reached, the body stitches of the cardigan are bound off with an i-cord-edging. Then, stitches are picked up again along the i-cord-edging but with only 1 strand of Soft Silk Mohair and with a lot of increases for the ruffled look. Then, the ruffled border in Soft Silk Mohair is worked for several rows in stockinette stitch. The sleeve stitches are picked up again and the sleeves are worked in stockinette stitch in the round with a bunch of decreases, until they measure around 45 cm (from the armpits down). Then, the sleeve stitches are bound off with an i-cord-edging as well. Afterwards, stitches are picked up along the front parts and the neckline to work the ruffled border with 1 strand of Silk Mohair. Finally, the front parts are finished off with an applied i-cord-edging and i-cord-ties, which close the cardigan with a cute bow.
The fit of the cardigan is close to the actual bust circumference (or neutral to the actual bust circumference). Due to the straight cut and the closure with the bow, the fit of the cardigan is loose around the waist and hips. Romantic details like the ruffle border and the i-cord-bow create a feminine, light and fairy-like look for a classic shape and fit. The short length makes the cardigan perfect for festive occasions and it looks cute with dresses, skirts or high waisted pants.

Level of difficulty: medium level of difficulty

Materials:
200| 200 | 250 (250 |250 | 300) 300 | 300 | 350 g “Merino“ by Knitting for Olive (250 m/50 g)
125| 125 | 150 (150 |150 | 175) 175 | 175 | 200 g “Soft Silk Mohair“ by Knitting for Olive (225 m/25 g)
4 mm and 3.5 mm circular knitting needles, 4 mm and 3.5 mm DPNs/ short knitting needles for the sleeves/i-cord
1 darning needle
Stitch markers or leftovers

Knitting Tension:
10x10 cm = 23 sts x 36 rs in stockinette stitch with 2 strands of yarn held together on 4 mm knitting needles (wet blocked)

Measurements:
Bust Circumference Finished Cardigan:
86 | 92 | 97 (103 | 111 | 118) 126 | 136 | 145 cm with neutral to positive ease of up to 5 cm.
Length Finished Cardigan:
40 | 41 | 43 (43 | 46 | 48) 51 | 53 | 55 cm PLUS 3-4 cm i-Cord-edging with ruffle border (can be adapted individually).
Sleeve Length (from the armpits): 45 cm plus 1-2 cm i-Cord-edging (can be adapted individually
Sleeve Circumference (upper arm): 37 | 39 | 41 (44 |48 |50) 53 | 57 | 60 cm

The pattern will be provided as a pdf file to be downloaded directly after payment.

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