Viveka Cardigan is an oversize v-neck cardigan worked in half fisherman’s rib.
The boxy silhouette, featuring big pockets, creates the right boyfriend look, whilst the deep v-neck and double knitted edges add a feminine feel. The shape is slightly asymmetrical with extra length on the back.
The cardigan is worked from the top down.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

MEASUREMENTS
Length (measured at the center back): 57 (58) 60 (62) 64 (66) 67 cm 22.5 (22.75) 23.5 (24.5) 25.25 (26) 26.5 inches
Circumference: 116 (124) 132 (139) 145 (153) 159 cm 45.75 (48.75) 52 (54.75) 57 (60.25) 62.5 inches

SIZE GUIDE
Viveka Cardigan has an oversize fit. The smaller sizes have a greater positive ease than the larger sizes, to complement the individual body, the best. Calculate a positive ease of approx. 35 cm 13.75 inches in sizes XS-XL and 25-30 cm 9.75-11.75 inches for sizes 2XL-3XL.
Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL are equivalent to the European standard sizes, 34 (36) 38 (40) 42 (44) 46 and suit a bust circumference of approx. 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 cm 31.5-33.5 (33.5-35.5) 35.5-37.25 (37.25-39.25) 39.25-43.25 (43.25-47.25) 47.25-51.25 inches.
Ie.: You measure 89 cm 35 inches around your chest + 35 cm 13.75 inches = 124 cm 48.75 inches. Meaning you would choose a size S with a finished circumference of 124 cm 48.75 inches.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
6 mm US 10 circular needles (80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches)
5.5 mm US 9 circular needles (80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches)

5.5 mm US 9 double pointed needles (used as helping needles)

GAUGE
In half fisherman’s rib using 6 mm US 10 needles.

13 sts / 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches.

NOTE! In half fisherman’s rib, 26 rows are counted as 13 brioche-knit stitches.

In double knitting using 5.5 mm US 9 needles.

15 sts / 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches.

MATERIALS
1050 (1150) 1250 (1350) 1450 (1550) 1650 gr. Mechera Handknit Yarn, Aiayu, 50 gr. / 50 m.
Shown in colour ‘Pure Natural’.

3 buttons, Ø approx. 2.4 cm 1 inch.

Yarn alternatives

600 (600) 600 (700) 700 (800) 800 gr. Håndværksgarn, Hjelholt 100 gr. / 200 m.

held together with…

125 (150) 150 (175) 175 (200) 200 gr. Silk Mohair, Isager, 25 gr. / 210 m.

The cardigan is worked with 2 strands of yarn held together.

or…

800 (900) 1000 (1000) 1100 (1200) 1300 gr. Hyrdegarn, Hjelholt, 100 gr. / 125 m.

The cardigan is worked in 1 strand of yarn.