Matilde is a sideways long sleeve cardigan with a unique construction. A combination of short rows and raglan shaping ensures that the cardigan fits without pucker. It is worked mostly in garter stitch with a face framing cable to keep the knitting interesting. This design looks best with semi-solid yarn but can handle variegated yarn. The pattern includes a 3/4 sleeve version for those living in warmer climate.

Written and charted directions are given for the stitch pattern. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches.

All the important steps are illustrated by photos.

The ebook version is the same pattern split into seperate clues and is available for free if you have purchased this pattern.

MATERIALS

YARN

Worsted weight

Shown here: Malabrigo Yarn Worsted (100% Merino Wool; 192 m/210 yds, 100 g/3.5 oz skein; Color Geranio #44: 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) {7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9} skeins for the long sleeve version or 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6) {6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8} skeins for the 3/4 sleeve version)

Yardage requirement

Long sleeve version: 855 (875, 945, 990, 1080, 1115, 1190) {1220, 1260, 1315, 1390, 1450, 1555, 1640} m / 935 (955, 1035, 1085, 1180, 1220, 1300) {1335, 1380, 1440, 1520, 1585, 1700, 1795} yds, including 10% allowance

3/4 sleeve version: 710 (730, 795, 830, 910, 940, 1005) {1040, 1070, 1115, 1180, 1225, 1320, 1400} m / 775 (800, 870, 910, 995, 1030, 1100) {1135, 1170, 1220, 1290, 1340, 1445, 1530} yds, including 10% allowance

NEEDLE

5 mm (US 8) circular needle of length 80 cm (32”); adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS

7 buttons about 23 mm / 0.9” diameter; stitch markers; yarn needle

GAUGE

16.5 sts and 35 rows = 10 cm (4”) in garter st, blocked and unstretched.

SIZES
#sizeinclusive

To fit actual bust circumference: 76 (81.5, 86.5, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5) {112, 117, 122, 127, 132, 142, 152.5} cm / 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42) {44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 56, 60}“

Shown in 76 cm / 30”

This garment is intended to be worn with 4-7 cm / 1.5-2.75” positive ease. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust Circumference (buttoned): 82 (85.5, 92.5, 96.5, 103.5, 107.5, 113.5) {117.5, 121, 126, 131, 138, 148, 156.5} cm / 32.25 (33.75, 36.5, 38, 40.75, 42.25, 44.5) {46.25, 47.75, 49.75, 51.5, 54.25, 58.25, 61.5}“

Back Length: 54 (55.5, 55.5, 56, 56.5, 58, 58.5) {58.5, 58.5, 58.5, 60, 59.5, 60.5, 62.5}cm / 21.25 (21.75, 21.75, 22, 22.25, 22.75, 23) {23, 23, 23, 23.5, 23.5, 23.75, 24.5}“

REQUIRED SKILLS

Cabling, decreases, grafting, increases, long-tail cast-on, provisional cast-on, short-rows

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