Boxy Cardigan Mohair Edition

For more information and yarn suggestions see https://www.fridayknits.com/knitpatterns/p/boxy-cardigan-mohair-knitting-pattern CONSTRUCTION The BOXY CARDIGAN (mohair edition) is worked from the top down, beginning with the back neck and shoulder stitches. Once worked down to length, stitches for the back are placed on hold and the front stitches are picked up and worked for each side. Stitches for all pieces are joined with underarm cast ons and worked back and forth until desired length is reached. The sleeves are picked up and worked in the round, and the collar is picked up and worked back and forth in double stockinette. SIZE GUIDE The BOXY CARDIGAN Mohair edition is intended to be worn with a positive ease of approximately 12.5 - 18 cm / 5 - 7 inches of positive ease built in. The sizes are based on a bust circumference of approximately: 71-76 (81-86) 91.5-96.5 (101.5-106.5) 111.5-117 (122-127) 132-137 (142- 147) cm / 28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54, (56-58) inches. FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS a. Bust: 89 (99) 109 (119.5) 129.5 (139.5) 150 (160) cm / 35 (39) 43 (47) 51 (55) 59 (63) inches finished bust measurement; garment is intended to be worn with 12.5-18 cm / 5-7 inches of positive ease built in. All final measurements for the garment are within the pattern. SUGGESTED NEEDLES ~ 6.5 mm [US 10.5] circular needles, 40, 80/100 cm or size to obtain gauge. ~ 6 mm [US 10] circular needles 40, 80/100 cm for the collar. ~ 5.5 mm [US 9] circular needles 40 cm for the cuff and hem. SUGGESTED YARN Sample made in size XS with Drops Kid-Silk Mohair (25g, 210 metres/ 229 yards), in Dark Green. If you decide to use this yarns: 4 (4) 4 (5) 5 (6) 7 (7) skeins are required, or 633 (698) 806 (874) 987 (1105) 1239 (1371) meters / 692 (763) 881 (956) 1079 (1208) 1355 (1499) yards. The amount shown is the total amount needed. If you find mohair is an issue to wear, I suggest trying Suri Alpaca blend yarn. This fluffier and will create a more halo look in your work. SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate