Viveka Cardigan

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. Be aware that this pattern uses a type of half fisherman's rib worked with yarn overs. 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.