This is a cosy and colourful cardigan that I imagined snuggling up with in pleasure and serenity. I find joy in feeling good about myself, protected by a large, cosy cardigan in the midst of my healthy family. With the pandemic sweeping away our entire relationship with others, it is essential to refocus on yourself to take care of your loved ones.

I imagined this cardigan while thinking of my mom. It was very difficult for her to know that we were far away, without being able to see each other. I would knit this cardigan for her. What better way to take care of your family than to surround them with the love that we put in our knits for them? My joy is seeing my mom in my knitwear.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Finished bust circumference: 95 (103, 111, 119, 127) 135, 143, 151, 159, 167 cm / 37.5 (40.5, 43.75, 46.75, 50) 53.25, 56.25, 59.5, 62.5, 65.75” - recommended to be worn with 17 cm / 6.75” of positive ease at the bust with no overlap of fronts.

Yarn

De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (100% Merino; 250 metres / 270 yards per 100 g)

990 (1075, 1175, 1275, 1375) 1485, 1605, 1725, 1835, 1980 metres / 1085 (1175, 1285, 1395, 1505) 1625, 1755, 1885, 2005, 2165 yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway Bois de Rose. Davina wears a size 3 with 25 cm / 10” of positive ease.

Needles

5 mm / US 8 circular needle with a cable length of at least 60 cm /24” (or needle size to obtain gauge)

5 mm / US 8 double-pointed needles or preferred needles for working small circumferences (or needle size to obtain gauge)

4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle with a cable length of at least 60 cm /24”

To work this pattern using the magic loop technique, use a circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” instead of double-pointed needles.

Gauge

18 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, on larger needle, after blocking)

20 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (worked flat, in charted pattern, on larger needle, after blocking)

22 sts x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (worked flat and in the round, in 1x1 ribbing, on smaller needle, after blocking for cuffs and hem)

18 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (worked flat, in 1x1 ribbing, on smaller needle, after blocking for collar)

Notions

• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
• Cable needle
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Removable stitch markers
• Tape measure

Finished Measurements

Armhole depth: 15 (16, 16.5, 16.5, 17) 19.5, 19.5, 20, 20, 21 cm / 6 (6.25, 6.5, 6.5, 6.75) 7.75, 7.75, 7.75, 7.75, 8.25”

Bust circumference: 95 (103, 111, 119, 127) 135, 143, 151, 159, 167 cm / 37.5 (40.5, 43.75, 46.75, 50) 53.25, 56.25, 59.5, 62.5, 65.75”

Side length from underarm: 43 cm / 17”

Sleeve cuff circumference: 21 (21, 22, 22, 22) 23, 23, 24, 26, 27 cm / 8.25 (8.25, 8.75, 8.75, 8.75) 9, 9, 9.5, 10.25, 10.75”

Upper sleeve circumference: 31 (32, 34.5, 34.5, 36) 38, 38, 40, 42, 44.5 cm / 12.25 (12.5, 13.5, 13.5, 14.25) 15, 15, 15.75, 17.5”

Sleeve length from underarm: 38 (38, 38, 40, 40) 42, 42, 42, 42, 44 cm / 15 (15, 15, 15.75, 15.75) 16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 17.25”

Contributors

• Photography, Hair & Make-up: Melinda Dela Costa
• Model: Davina Ogigai
• Tech Editing: Marina Skua & Jessica Schwab
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

Sakae is one of the 12 modern, super wearable patterns featured in Issue 7 of Making Stories Magazine.

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