Poppea cardigan

PATTERN COMING ON 24th February! A modern yet classic cardigan defined by rich textures and elegant cable-work. The Poppea cardigan is knitted in a mix of textured stitch patterns that create a bold, structured look. The saddle shoulders are worked first and feature a stockinette section that transitions into a striking cable, flowing seamlessly from the shoulder down the sleeve. The Back and Front are then worked by picking up stitches along the saddle shoulders.The central panel combines a series of fine, intricate cables and bobbles, adding depth and refinement. Designed with a traditional silhouette and a round neckline accented by a subtle decorative line, the Poppea cardigan balances classic sophistication with modern ease. The model in the picture is 169 cm / 5’75” tall and wears a Size 2. **LEVEL** Advanced (3/3) **YARN** Suggestion 1 10 (10, 11, 11, 12) (13, 14, 15) skeins of Fivel by Rauma (50 g = 100 m / 109 yds) (100% Norwegian Wool). For the sample, we used Fivel in colourway ”4078”. Suggestion 2 6 (6, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8) skeins of La Rincoanda by Wooldreamers (100 g = 230 m / 252 yds) (100% Merino Wool) and 6 (6, 7, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9) skeins of Tilia by Filcolana (25 g = 210 m / 230 yds) (70% Mohair and 30% Silk). Suggestion 3 6 (7, 7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9) skeins of Vidde by Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk (100 g = 200 m / 219 yds) (100% Norwegian Wool). **NEEDLES** 5 mm / US 8 circular needle, cable length 80 or 100 cm / 32 or 40” for the main body and cable length 40 or 60 cm / 16 or 24” for the sleeves. 4 mm / US 6 circular needle, cable length 40 or 60 cm / 16 or 24” for the ribbing or 4 mm / US 6 DPN’s for the cuff ribbing. **GAUGE** After blocking: 16 sts x 27 rows = 10×10 cm / 4×4” on 5 mm / US 8 needles in seed stitch worked flat. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8) Please refer to the finished bust circumference and choose the size that will result in a positive ease closest to this recommendation. This cardigan is designed to have an oversized fit and is intended to be worn with approximately 15 cm / 6” of positive ease at the bust. Finished bust circumference: 98.5 (106, 111, 118.5, 123) (132, 144.5, 154.5) cm /39.5 (42.5, 44.5, 47.5, 49.25) (52.75, 57, 61.75)”. As a reference, Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8) are intended to fit an actual bust circumference of about 80–85 (85–90, 90–95, 95–100, 100–110) (110–120, 120–130, 130–140) cm / 31.5–33.5 (33.5–35.5, 35.5–37.5, 37.5–39.25, 39.25–43.25) (43.25–47.25, 47.25–51.25, 51.25–55)”. Total Length: 48 (48, 48, 52, 52) (52, 52, 52) cm / 19 (19, 19, 20.75, 20.75) (20.75, 20.75, 20.75)” from mid back (including neck ribbing) to hem.