The Flower short cardigan by Neringa Ruke

The Flower short cardigan

Knitting
June 2018
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
= Light Fingering ?
11 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in Garter stitch
7.0 mm
1378 - 2297 yards (1260 - 2100 m)
XS (S) (M) L (XL) 2X to be worn with 60cm/23.5in positive ease. Shown in size L.
English
This pattern is available from rukeshop.com for €5.00.

The Flower cardigan is an oversize garment which length is to the hips and has big loose sleeves. This pattern is fitted for beginners so it is worked flat without shoulder seams - it means that the back and front are knitted in one big piece. Sleeves are worked after finishing the main body part. This cardigan has two side seams. Flower cardigan is a stylish piece for beginner knitters who want to knit a sweater that fits well with various style clothes both at home and outside.

Language: English

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) to be worn with 60cm/24in positive ease. Shown in size L.

Yarns (two held together):

  1. Drops, Kid-Silk (75% Mohair, 25% Silk; 25g/0.9 = 210m/230yds). Colour no.: 10.
  2. Drops, Kid-Silk (75% Mohair, 25% Silk; 25g/0.9 = 210m/230yds). Colour no.: 10.

Yarn weight (Lace/Fingering):
150 (175) 200 (200) 225 (250) g
5.3 (6.2) 7 (7) 7.9 (8.8) oz
6 (7) 8 (8) 9 (10) balls
1260 (1470) 1680 (1680) 1890 (2100) meters
1380 (1610) 1840 (1840) 2070 (2300) yds

Yarn weight for one strand:
630 (735) 840 (840) 945 (1050) meters
690 (805) 920 (920) 1035 (1150) yds

Needles:
7mm (US10.5, UK2), 80-120cm (32-47in) circular needles.

Gauge:
10cm x 10cm (4’’ x 4’’) = 11 stitches x 18 rows in Garter stitch after washing.

Notions:
2 open stitch markers, 1 scrap yarns, tapestry needle.

Pattern includes:
Knitting instructions, Youtube video links with QR codes, schematics, abbreviations.

Finished measurements:

Bust circumference: 109 (127.5) 145.5 (163.5) 182 (200) cm / 43.75 (51) 58.25 (65.5) 72.75 (80) in
Sweater length: 54.5 (56.5) 59 (61) 63.5 (65.5) cm / 21.75 (22.75) 23.5 (24.5) 25.25 (26.25) in
Sleeve length: 30 (32) 34.5 (36.5) 39 (41) cm / 12 (13) 13.75 (14.75) 15.5 (16.5) in
Sleeve upper arm girth: 34.5 (38) 42 (45.5) 49 (52.5) cm / 13.75 (15.25) 16.75 (18.25) 19.75 (21) in