Knitting for Olive Waffle Cardigan is knit in pure silk mohair, soft and light, and features an easy-to-make allover eyelet ribbing design that is neatly finished at the hems with ribbed neckline and edges. The all-around relaxed ease at the body and sleeves enhances the cardigan’s airy texture.
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Finished measurements:
- Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 52 (54, 56, 58, 62, 66, 68, 70) cm [20½ (21¼, 22, 22¾, 24½, 26, 26¾, 27½)]”;
- circumference at bust: approx. 90 (99, 108, 117, 126, 135, 145, 154) cm [35½ (39, 42½ , 46, 49½ , 53¼, 57, 60¾)]”;
- sleeve length from underarm to cuff: approx. 44 (45, 46, 45, 44, 44, 44, 44) cm [17¼ (17⅕, 18, 17½, 17¾, 17¾, 17¾, 17¾)]”
Yarn: 3 strands together of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk; 225 m [246 yd] per 25 gr [0.88 oz]) lace yarn; 10 (11, 12, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19) balls
Needles: 4 mm / US6 and 5.5mm / US9 80 cm [32″] circular needles and double-pointed needles, in size to obtain gauge and a spare 4 mm / US6 80 cm [32″] circular needle
Gauge: 15.5 sts and 23 rows = 10 cm [4″] in Waffle stitch repeat after blocking (see Yoke Chart A, B or C) with 5.5 mm / US9 needle and 3 strands together