The Milia Cardigan is a cropped, oversized jacket that is worked from the bottom up. Captivating are of course the oversized bell sleeves, which lay loosely and fluffy against your skin. It has a straight cut and a little eye-catcher by a row of bobbles on the top of the sleeves.
The mohair yarn makes Milia incredibly soft and super light weight, but still keeps you warm on slightly colder days. She is worked with a larger needle size, resulting in the slightly holey and translucent pattern.
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The length of the cardigan can be adjusted according to your wishes if it is a little too short or long for your liking. The pattern also offers the option of knitting small I-Cord ties to the front to be able to tie it together.

The instructions are suitable for advanced beginners. Most of the techniques used are explained to you step by step in pictures. Basic knowledge is nevertheless necessary.

SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9

Fits bust:

• 71 - 76 (81 - 86) 91 - 97 (102 - 107) 112 - 117 (121 - 127) 132 - 137 (142 - 147) 152 - 158 cm |
• 28 - 30 (32 - 34) 36 - 38 (40 - 42) 44 - 46 (48 - 50) 52 - 54 (56 - 58) 60 - 62”

Actual garment size at the bust:

• 45 (50.5) 56 (60) 65 (70) 76 (81) 86.5 cm |
• 18 (20.25) 22.25 (24) 26 (28) 30.5 (32.5) 34.5”

The cardigan has a straight cut and falls loosely due to the oversized shape. A positive ease of 15 - 20 cm | 6 - 8” measured around the bust is intended. But you can make that decision according to your liking!
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To find your size, add or subtract your desired ease from your personal chest measurement. Then select the size with the bust measurement that is closest to that.

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

• Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive, here colour Deep Petroleum Blue: 100 (100) 125 (125) 150 (150) 150 (175) 175 g, 4 (sizes 1, 2) 5 (sizes 3, 4) 6 (sizes 5, 6, 7) 7 (sizes 8, 9) skeins
• Or a comparable yarn of similar texture and thickness, i.e. DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk or Kid Silk by DROPS
• or approximatey… 753 (846) 945 (1024) 1123 (1215) 1320 (1438) 1547 meters | 823 (925) 1033 (1120) 1228 (1329) 1444 (1573) 1692 yards

NEEDLES

• Circular needle 4 mm, US 6, UK 8 in 40 cm | 16”, 60 cm | 24” or the length that feels best
• Set of double pointed needles 3.5 mm, US 4, UK 10.5

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SUPPLIES

• Stitch markers
• Stitchholder or piece of yarn
• Darning needle ​

GAUGE

• In stockinette stitch flat & in rounds with 4 mm, US 6, UK 8: 17 x 26 = 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4” Ribbing for the cuffs k1, p1 in rounds with 3,5 mm, US 4, UK 10.5: 24 x 28 = 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4”

The swatch is worked with needles in 4 mm, US 6, UK 8 & 3.5 mm, US 4, UK 10.5, washed and measured lying down. The needle size is a guide and can be adjusted to get the correct stitch sample.
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TECHNIQUES USED

• Decreasing using k2tog & ssk
• Increasing using M1R & M1L
• Kitchener Stitch
• Working bobbles
• Possibly I-Cord ties
• Casting On
• Knit & purl stitches
• Selvedge sts
• Binding off

There are illustrated explanations for the techniques up until Casting On in the pattern included.​

LANGUAGES
​The pattern is available in English and German

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