Thuja uses the drape and buttery-soft texture of a silk blend yarn to create the kind of unfussy garment that warmer weather invites. This open-front, drop-shoulder cardigan works as a loose outer layer for cool evenings and ocean breezes. The body is worked from the bottom-up in a rhythmic lace and garter pattern with a straight silhouette and a deep V-neck. The sleeves are then picked up from the body and worked flat towards the cuff. Seams add the structure that gives refinement to a very drapey garment and ensures that it will look tailored for years to come.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

Recommended ease: 3–8” / 7.5–20.5 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 36.25 (41.75, 47.75, 53, 59, 64.25, 70.25)“ / 92 (106, 121.5, 134.5, 150, 163, 178.5) cm.

Back Body Width: 18.5 (21.25, 24.25, 26.75, 29.75, 32.5, 35.5)“ / 47 (54, 61.5, 68, 75.5, 82.5, 90) cm.

Length to Underarm: 12 (12.25, 12.5, 13.5, 13.75, 14, 14.25)“ / 30.5 (31, 31.5, 34.5, 35, 35.5, 36) cm.

Armhole Depth: 6.75 (7.5, 8.25, 8.25, 9, 9.75, 10.25)“ / 17 (19, 21, 21, 23, 25, 26) cm

Shoulder Width: 5.75 (7, 8.5, 9.75, 11.25, 12.75, 14.25)“ / 14.5 (18, 21.5, 25, 28.5, 32.5, 36) cm.

Full Length: 21.5 (22.75, 24, 25, 26.25, 27.5, 28.5)“ / 54.5 (58, 61, 63.5, 66.5, 70, 72.5) cm.

Front Width (without Band): 8.5 (9.75, 11.25, 12.75, 14.25, 15.5, 17)“ / 21.5 (25, 28.5, 32.5, 36, 39.5, 43) cm.

Sleeve Length: 13.5 (13.5, 13.5, 13.5, 12.5, 12.5, 12.5)“ / 34.5 (34.5, 34.5, 34.5, 32, 32, 32 cm.

Upper Sleeve Width: 12.25 (13.75, 15, 15, 16.25, 17.75, 19)“ / 31 (35, 38, 38, 41.5, 45, 48.5) cm

MATERIALS
Yarn: Baby Yak | Silk by mYak Fibers (50% baby yak, 50% silk, 127 yds / 116 m – 25 g), 9 (10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18) skeins in the colourway Ulivo.

Or approx. 1055 (1230, 1430, 1605, 1770, 1990, 2235) yds / 965 (1125, 1310, 1470, 1630, 1820, 2045) m of a similar blend fingering-weight yarn or sport-weight yarn.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Kupa by mYak Fibers, Haya by Holst Garn, Sock by Isager or Alpakka Silke by Sandnes Garn.

Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles plus a spare US 4 / 3.5 mm needle for BO, US 2 / 2.75 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles.

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn.

GAUGE
24 sts x 34 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 4 / 3.5 mm needles in Main Patt, after blocking.

24 sts x 42 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 2 / 2.75 mm needles in 1 x 1 Rib, after blocking.