Chantal Cardigan

* The Chantal Cardigan is worked from the top down in slip stitch. First, the left and right shoulders are worked separately. Then, stitches are picked up to work the back, using German Short Rows to ensure a comfortable fit at the shoulders. After that, stitches are picked up to work the right and left fronts, shaping the V-neck with increases. Once all the parts are completed, they are joined for knitting straight. Next, the stitches are picked up to work the sleeves in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up along the edge to work the front edge using double knitting. At the very end, a thin belt is knitted separately, in the i-cord technique. * Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag [#chantalcardigan][1] * The gray cardigan in the photo is knitted with Wild & Soft [col. 520] by Gepard and Kid Seta [col. 408] by Gepard. [SIZE-M] * The navy blue cardigan in the photo is knitted with Wild Wool Silk [col. 782] by Gepard and Kid Seta [col. 415] by Gepard. [SIZE-M] **Sizes:** **XS** / **S** / **M** / **L** / **XL** / **2XL** / **3XL** The Chantal Cardigan has an oversized fit and is designed to have approx. 25 cm [9¾ in] of positive ease with slightly reduced ease in larger sizes, to ensure a more comfortable fit. This means the garment's measurements will be approx. 25 cm [9¾ in] larger than your actual bust circumference. The sizes XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 / 85-90 / 90-95 / 95-100 / 100-110 /110-120 / 120-130 cm [31½-33½ / 33½-35½ / 35½-37½ / 37½-39½ / 39½-43¼ / 43¼-47¼ / 47¼-51¼ in]. Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. For example, if your bust circumference is 90 cm [35 in], you should knit a size M. If you are between sizes, choose the size based on how loose you prefer the cardigan to fit. Using the diagram with the finished garment measurements can be a helpful reference when deciding which size to select. **Finished measurements:** Circumference: 110 / 115 / 120 / 125 / 132 / 140 / 148 cm [43¼ / 45¼ / 47¼ / 49¼ / 52 / 55 / 58 in] Length: 66 / 67 / 68 / 70 / 72 / 75 / 78 cm [ 26 / 26½ / 27 / 27½ / 28¼ / 29½ / 30¾ in] **Suggested yarn:** **Suggestion 1 - Worked with two strands held together**: One strand of Wild Wool Silk by Gepard Garn 50 g = 120 m [131 yds] 600/650/650/700/700/750/800 g **held together with** one strand of Kid Seta by Gepard Garn 25 g = 210m [230 yds] 175/175/200/200/200/225/225 g. **Suggestion 2 - Worked with three strands held together**: Two strands of Wild & Soft by Gepard Garn 50 g = 240 m [262 yds] 600/650/650/700/700/750/800 g **held together with** one strand of Kid Seta by Gepard Garn 25 g = 210m [230 yds] 175/175/200/200/200/225/225 g. **Suggested needles:** Circular needles: 5 mm [US 8] 40, and 80 or 100 cm [16, and 32 or 40 in] 4 mm [US 6] 40, 80 or 100, and 100 or 150 cm [16, 32 or 40, and 40 or 59 in] Double-pointed needles: 4 mm [US 6] or long circular needles for the Magic Loop technique. **Notions:** Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle. I-cord knitting machine optional. **Gauge:** After washing and blocking: 22 sts x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] in slip stitch on 5 mm [US 8] needles. 40 sts x 52 rows = 10 x 10cm [4 x 4 in] in double knitting on 4 mm [US 6] needles. Note: The stated gauge accounts for both layers of double knitting. The visible stitch and row count for each layer is half of the stated amount = 20 sts x 26 rows. Please make sure to knit a swatch. Ensure that your swatch gauge matches the given one. If you cannot achieve the required gauge using the suggested needles, adjust your needle size to reach the correct gauge. **Difficulty:** ADVANCED ★★★★☆ You can read more about the difficulty levels [here][2]. [1]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/chantalcardigan/ [2]: https://morecaknit.com/pages/pattern-difficultly