Mabel

designed in collaboration with [Happy-go-knitty][1] **Yarn kits are available** [here][2] For pattern support, please find the questions thread [here][3] *Mabel* is an open front cardigan. It is worked seamlessly from the top down using the contiguous set-in sleeve method (developed by Susie Myers) to shape the shoulders and sleeve caps. Knitting starts with the back part of the neckband/collar. Stitches are then picked up from the long edge of the neckband. Increases are worked on both RS and WS rows to the final shoulder width, then the sleeve caps are worked simultaneously with the front neck shaping to sleeve separation. The body is then worked top down to the bottom ribbing. Sleeves are also worked top down, in rounds. No finishing required. **Yarn** Happy-go-knitty Āhuru 4ply [437 yds (400 m)/100g]; shown in color Driftwood. approximately: 1094 (1173, 1288, 1365, 1468)(1597, 1703, 1819, 1900) yds/ 1000 (1072, 1177, 1248, 1342)(1460, 1557, 1663, 1737) m This yarn is very “lofty” and therefore knits up more like a sport weight to light DK weight, please keep this in mind when substituting yarn **Needles** US 3 (3.25 mm) 32" (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for body and sleeve ribbing. US 4 (3.5 mm) 32" (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for body and sleeves. **needle sizes are suggestions only: please make a gauge swatch to determine the size needed to get gauge** **Gauge** 22 sts x 33 rows = 4" (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking. **Sizes** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) finished bust circumference: 34.5 (37.5, 40.25, 43.25, 47)(50.5, 54.25, 58.5, 62.25)" 86.5 (93.5, 101, 108, 117.5)(126.5, 135.5, 146.5, 155.5) cm Suggested ease: 1 - 3" (2.5 - 7.5 cm) **Materials** Smooth waste yarn and crochet hook for provisional cast-on, stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle, blocking tools, row counter (optional). [1]: https://www.happygoknitty.co.nz/ [2]: https://www.happygoknitty.co.nz/products/mabel-kit [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/designs-by-isabell-kraemer/topics/4308880