Spines

This relaxed cardigan by Simona Taraškevičiūtė (known as lowkey.bold.knit) is a satisfying knit that feels both cosy and put together. Wide stripes of two-colour brioche make it fly off the needles. SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) **Recommended ease:** 4–6" / 10–15 cm of positive ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Chest Circumference:** 38 (42, 46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66, 70)" / 95 (104, 116, 125, 135) (147, 156, 165, 175) cm. **Length from Underarm to Hem:** 9.25 (9.75, 10, 10.5, 11) (11.25, 11.5, 12, 12.5)" / 24 (25, 25, 27, 28) (29, 30, 31, 32) cm. **Sleeve Length:** 16" / 40 cm.   **Yoke Depth:** 10.5 (10.5, 11.25, 12, 12) (12.5, 12.75, 12.75, 13.5)" / 26 (26, 28, 30, 30) (31, 32, 32, 34) cm. **Upper Sleeve Circumference:** 13.5 (14, 14.75, 16, 17.25) (19, 20.25, 22, 23.25)" / 34 (35, 37, 40, 43) (47, 51, 55, 58) cm. MATERIALS **Yarn:** Peruvian by Filcolana (100% wool, 109 yds / 100 m – 50 g). MC: 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) (11, 11, 12, 13) balls in the colourway Chestnut. CC: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) balls in the colourway Cinnamon (melange). Or approx. 720 (780, 860, 950, 1020) (1100, 1200, 1290, 1380) yds / 660 (720, 790, 870, 930) (1010, 1100, 1180, 1270) m (MC) and 180 (190, 220, 260, 280) (320, 360, 380, 410) yds / 170 (180, 200, 240, 260) (290, 330, 350, 380) m (CC) of worsted-weight yarn. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn or Cascade 220 by Cascade Yarns. **Needles:** US 8 / 5 mm 40" / 100 cm circular needles and US 7 / 4.5 mm 40" / 100 cm circular needles. **Notions:** Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, 4–5 buttons (depending on size and personal preference) approx. 0.75” / 2 cm in diameter. GAUGE 13 sts x 36 rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles in Brioche Rib Patt, after blocking. CONSTRUCTION This V-neck cardigan has a circular yoke construction and is worked seamlessly from the top down. The cuffs and hem are finished with 1 x 1 Rib, and the button band is worked in double knitting.