Anita Cardigan

Anita Cardigan is a cropped cardigan featuring distinctive chain panels that run from the neckline, over the shoulders, and down along the outer sleeves. The cardigan is worked top-down, allowing you to easily adjust the length of both body and sleeves to your preference. The design has a neat fit with approximately 10 cm / 4” of positive ease, gently puffed sleeves, and a wide folded neckline. It closes with three small buttons at the top, creating a simple and elegant look with a unique structural detail. **Sizes** XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) Finished bust circumference: 95 (100) 105 (110) 115 (120) 125 (130) cm Recommended ease: approx. 10 cm / 4” **Gauge** 20 sts x 29 rows in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm after blocking **Materials** Maxi Merino by Svarta Fåret (50 g = 80 m) 600 (650) 650 (700) 750 (800) 800 (850) g **Needles** 4.5 mm circular needles (80 or 100 cm) 4 mm circular needles (40 cm) for neckline 4.5 mm and 4 mm DPNs or Magic Loop for sleeves **Notions** 2 cable needles 3 buttons (approx. 2 cm diameter) **Construction** The cardigan is worked flat from the top down. First, the neckline and yoke are shaped with raglan increases and short rows. The work is then divided into body and sleeves, which are finished separately. A folded neckline is worked at the end, followed by double-knit front bands with buttonholes.