Vivian Cardigan

The Vivian Cardigan is a ribbed zip-up with a cosy double layered collar and extra wide raglan. This pattern is recommended for intermediate and advanced knitters since it involves techniques like provisional cast-on and Japanese short rows but instructions for these techniques and links to additional tutorials are included in the pattern. This pattern has been tested and professionally tech-edited. Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 Recommended for bust circumference: 70-80 (80-90) 90-100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 (140-150) 150-160 cm My yellow sample is size 2, my grey sample is size 4, and my bust circumference is 85cm. Gauge: 17sts x 26rows in 2x2 rib using Peruvian + Alva held together on 5mm needles after blocking = 10x10 cm   Make sure to soak your swatch in water, lay it flat and let it dry completely before measuring your gauge.   Yarn requirements Main yarn: 400 (450) 550 (550) (675) 725 (775) 825 g Filcolana Peruvian Highland Wool (100% wool, 100m/50g) and 125 (125) 150 (150) 175 (200) 200 (225) 250 g Filcolana Alva (100% Alpaca, 175m/25g) held together Facing yarn: 100 g Filcolana Arwetta (80% Merino, 20% Nylon, 210m/50g)   This is recommended for the facing because it will be softer on the neck and wrists, but you can also use your main yarn. My samples are knit in 196 French Vanilla + 374 Lemon Curd, and 812 Granite Melange + 401/954 Light Grey Melange. There's alternative yarn suggestions in the pattern.   Other things you are going to need: 5mm circular needles, a second circular needle in the same or a similar size, scrap yarn in a contrasting colour, 10 stitch markers, separable zipper (two-way optional), tapestry needle, sewing needle, pins and matching thread