Welanna is the perfect combination of a stand-out design and wearability. Inspired by the soaring of seagulls overhead, this cardigan is perfect for layering – throw in on to warm up after a dip in the sea or over a breezy summer dress.

Welanna is worked from the top down, flat, with compound raglan increases for an outstanding fit. The deep V-neck transitions into a boxy, slightly cropped body with a stunning cable running down the center of the back. The increasing cable is echoed on the sleeves that flare out for a dramatic, yet wearable finish.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Finished bust circumference: 85 (93.25, 101.75, 110, 118.25) 125, 133.25, 141.75, 150, 158.25 cm / 34 (37.25, 40.75, 44, 47.25) 50, 53.25, 56.75, 60, 63.25” - recommended to be worn with 7-8.5 cm / 2.75-3.25” of positive ease at the bust.

YARN
Marina Skua Mendip 4-Ply (100% British wool; 180 metres / 197 yards per 50 g)

980 (1040, 1145, 1245, 1315) 1420, 1495, 1605, 1760, 1840 metres / 1080 (1145, 1260, 1370, 1450) 1565, 1645, 1765, 1935, 2025 yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway Teal (Cloudy). Francesca wears a size 3 with 8.25 cm / 3.25” of negative ease.

NEEDLES
3.25 mm / US 3 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
2.75 mm / US 2 circular needle with a cable length of at least 40 cm / 16” (or needle 2-3 sizes smaller than main needle)

You will also need the needle sizes above in your preferred format for small-circumference knitting.

GAUGE
24 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (worked flat and in the round, in stockinette stitch, on larger needle, after blocking)

Charted panel meas 10 cm / 4” at widest point

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
• 15 mm / 0.5” buttons x 6
• Darning needle
• Removable stitch markers x 6
• Scrap yarn or stitch holders
• Stitch markers x 10
• Tape measure

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• Judy’s Magic Cast-On
• Cables
• Button Holes
• Reading your knitting
• Simultaneous shaping

CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Francesca Margaux
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab & Jen Hurley
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Back neck width: 13.75 (13.75, 14.5, 15.5, 15.5) 16.25, 16.25, 17, 18, 18 / 5.5 (5.5, 5.75, 6.25, 6.25) 6.5, 6.5, 6.75, 7.25, 7.25”
• Front neck drop: 23.75 (23.75, 26.25, 28.25, 28.25) 30.75, 30.75, 32.5, 35, 35 cm / 9.5 (9.5, 10.5, 11.25, 11.25) 12.25, 12.25, 13, 14, 14”
• Yoke depth: 22 (22.5, 23.75, 24.5, 24.5) 25, 26.25, 27.5, 29.5, 30.75 cm / 8.75 (9, 9.5, 9.75, 9.75) 10, 10.5, 11, 11.75, 12.25”
• Bust circumference (when fastened): 85 (93.25, 101.75, 110, 118.25) 125, 133.25, 141.75, 150, 158.25 cm / 34 (37.25, 40.75, 44, 47.25) 50, 53.25, 56.75, 60, 63.25”
• Side length from underarm: 26 (25.25, 26.5, 27.75, 27.75) 29.75, 28.5, 29, 29.75, 28.5 cm / 10.25 (10, 10.5, 11, 11) 11.75, 11.25, 11.5, 11.75, 11.25”
• Upper sleeve circumference: 27 (29.5, 32, 34.5, 37) 39.5, 42, 44.5, 48, 51.25 cm / 10.75 (11.75, 12.75, 13.75, 14.75) 15.75, 16.75, 17.75, 19.25, 20.5”
• Sleeve length from underarm: 50.25 cm / 20.25”
• Sleeve cuff circumference: 43.75 (45, 47.5, 48.75, 50) 51.25, 52.5, 55, 58.75, 60 cm / 17.5 (18, 19, 19.5, 20) 20.5, 21, 22, 23.5, 24”

Welanna is one of the 12 joyful, seashore-inspired knitting patterns featured in Issue 11 of Making Stories Magazine.

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