Oh My Kaftan

A statement piece most will envy you for. Comfortable glamour. What could be better? **Construction** Worked from the top down with increases along the shoulder line. You will work short rows to shape the neckline. After completing the increases, the front and back are worked separately. Before adding the sequin yarn and larger needles, stitches are set aside at each edge for the armhole openings. The skirt is worked with drop stitches. The sleeve edges are worked separately at last. **Techniques** Italian cast-on Increase to the right and left Short rows / turns Drop stitches Italian bind-off **Size guide** This garment is designed with a very generous ease. It comes in two sizes only, as the ease is ample regardless, and detailed tailoring for each size is not necessary. Size 1 is estimated to fit XS–L, and Size 2 fits L–XXXL. If you have broad shoulders, the larger size may drape more elegantly. **Sizes** 1 (2) **Measurements lying flat** Width at widest point: approx. 140 (160) cm | 55 (63) inches Yoke width (maximum): 76 (86) cm | 30 (34) inches Length, hanging (long version): approx. 120 (126) cm | 47,2 (49,6) inches Length, hanging (short version): approx. 100 (106) cm | 39,4 (41,7) inches **Recommended needle size** 4.5 mm | US 7 circular needle, 40 and 80 cm | 16 and 32 inches 12 mm | US 17 circular needle, 80 cm | 32 inches **Gauge per 10 cm | 4 inches** Ribbing on 4.5 mm | US 7 needles: 16 sts / 24 rows Stitch pattern on 12 mm | US 17 needles: 7–8 sts Length, pattern repeat (4 rows): With double drop stitches: 8 cm | 3.2” With triple drop stitches: 10 cm | 4” **Yarn** A lightweight yarn was chosen as the main yarn, as it is suitable for both dense and airy textures (Alpakka Lin). The sequin yarn features large sequins and a sturdy thread that creates a beautiful contrast and interplay with the main color. It is thicker than most sequin yarns around. Rauma Alpakka Lin Long: 300 (400) g Short: 250 (300) g + Wollehalle Sequin Yarn Long: 200 (400) g Short: 200 (200) g One cone is 200 g Note: You only need a bit over one cone for size 2, long. **Other yarn options** Rauma Alpakka Lin 175 m / 50 g Alternatives: Drops Brushed Alpaca 140 m / 153,1 yds / 25 g Ashford Merino Bouclé 450 m / 492 yds / 100 g Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair 87 m / 95 yds / 25 g Organic Brushed Alpaca, Kaos Yarn (double stranded) 225 m / 246 yds / 25 g Wollehalle Sequin Yarn 520 m / 569 yds / 200 g Alternatives: PRU Unicorn Tears 260 m / 284 yds / 100 g **Skill level** elementary | easy | **experienced** | expert