Solene Cardigan

* The Solene Cardigan is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. It begins with the left and right back sections, which are worked separately. German short rows ensure a good fit for the shoulders. After casting on stitches for the neck, the pieces are joined to work the back as one piece. Next, stitches are picked up to work the left and right fronts separately with increases to form the V-neck. Once all parts are ready, stitches are picked up for the underarms, and the knitting is joined and worked straight back and forth. Stitches are then picked up along the armholes to work the sleeves in the round. After this, stitches are picked up to knit the front edge in double knitting. Finally, the ties are worked in the i-cord technique and then sewn to the front edge. * Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag [#solenecardigan][1] * The dark garment in the photo is shown in Bergamo col.04 by LAMANA [SIZE-M] * The light grey garment in the photo is shown in Pura Lana col.520 & Cashmere Lace col.520B by Gepard Garn [SIZE-M] **Sizes:** **XS** / **S** / **M** / **L** / **XL** / **2XL** / **3XL** The Solene Cardigan has a relaxed fit and is designed to have approx. 20 cm [8 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. 20 cm [8 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 / 47¼-51 ¼ in]. Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. For example, if your bust circumference is 92 cm [36½ 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: 104 / 110 / 115 / 121 / 125 / 131 / 138 cm [41 / 43¼ / 45¼ / 47¾ / 49¼ / 51½ / 54¼ in] Length: 54 / 55 / 56 / 58 / 59 / 60 / 62 cm [21¼ / 21¾ / 22 / 20¾ / 23¼ / 23½ / 24½ in] **Suggested yarn:** **Lamana** (worked with one strand throughout the process): 350 / 375 / 400 / 425 / 450 / 475 / 500 g Bergamo by Lamana 25 g = 65 m [71 yds]. **Gepard Garn** (worked with two strands held together throughout the process): 400 / 450 / 450 / 500 / 550 / 550 / 600 g Pura Lana by Gepard Garn 50 g = 115 m [126 yds] **held together with** 75 / 75 / 75 / 100 / 100 / 100 / 100 g Cashmere Lace by Gepard Garn 25 g = 350 m [383 yds]. **Suggested needles:** Circular needles: 4.5 mm [US 7] 40, and 80 or 100 cm [16, and 32 or 40 in]. 4 mm [US 6] 80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 in]. 3.5 mm [US 4] 80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 in]. Double-pointed needles: 4 mm [US 6] or long circular needles for the magic loop technique. 3.5 mm [US 4] optional. **Notions:** Stitch markers, extra yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle. **Gauge:** After washing and blocking: 19 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm [US 7] needles. 44 sts x 56 rows = 10 x 10cm [4 x 4 inches] in double knitting on 3.5 mm [US 4] needles. 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 = 22 sts x 28 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:** INTERMEDIATE ★★★☆☆ You can read more about the difficulty levels [here][2]. [1]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/solenecardigan/ [2]: https://morecaknit.com/pages/pattern-difficultly