Keep it simple (long sleeves)
Cardigan
Design: Marianne Isager
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The pattern can be found in the book
A Knitting Life 3 - Tokyo Tversted
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MATERIALS AND MEASUREMENTS
SIZES: 1 (2, 3, 4)
YARN VARIATION 1:
150 (200, 250, 300) g Isager Tweed for the short-sleeved model
200 (250, 300, 350) g Isager Tweed for the long-sleeved model
Approximately 50 g of leftover yarn for the Contrast in Isager Tvinni, Isager Highland or Isager Alpaca 2 of differing lengths from 15 to 50 cm, knotted together and wrapped into a ball.
If you purchase accent colours for this yarn kit, you will receive 5 x 10 g. Tvinni in different colours. If you would like specific colours, please let ud know in the comments field.
RECOMMENDED COLORWAYS:
Isager Tweed, Color Sand & Contrast Colors: 1s, 7s, 8s, 16, 23s
Isager Tweed, Color Topaz & Contrast Colors: 3, 8s, 23s, 25s, 54
7 – 9 buttons with a diameter of 13 mm or 0.5 inch in a color which matches a contrast color. Buttons in an assortment of different colors can also be used.
MEASUREMENTS:
Chest circumference: 96 (112, 120, 126) cm or 38 (44, 47, 50) inches
Sleeve Length: 10 – 40 cm or 4 – 16 inches or desired length + cuff
Total Length: 50 – 65 cm or 20 – 26 inches + 5 cm or 2 inches for cuff
The amount of yarn required may vary depending on the desired width and length of the Body and Sleeves. Therefore, the yarn quantities listed above are only a suggestion.
CONSTRUCTION NOTES
The small cardigan is worked from top to bottom with stripes of contrast colors. It starts with a ribbed neckband and is worked in stockinette stitch back and forth as in the knitting sample. The stitches for
the Sleeves are set aside and the Body is worked to the desired length and ended with a ribbed bottom band. Then, the Sleeves are worked to the desired length.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLE SIZE
3 mm (US 2) circular or double pointed needles
Guage
22 stitches = 10 cm
32 rows = 10 cm
