Flow Loop Cardigan

**FLOW_LOOP_CARDIGAN** is a v-neck cardigan with a timeless look. The design has specific focus on clean lines, lovely details and a durable finish – a wardrobe classic for every season. The elegant vertical textured pattern of narrow cables allow the lines to flow together and create a calm graphic effect. The characteristic edge in cabled loops, together with a distinctive saddle shoulder that runs from the back and down the sleeves, emphasize the cardigan’s construction. The sewn pockets with edges in narrow cables complete the design with a discrete and functional elegance. The cardigan is worked from top to bottom. The work begins at the middle of the back of the neck, where shoulders are shaped by working back and forth – first over the left shoulder, then over the right. The back piece is then worked with short rows for an optimal fit and further shaped with armholes increases. The front pieces are worked separately with short rows and increases for the v-neck. The body is then joined and worked back and forth and finished with an edge of narrow cables. The button band is finally worked in double knitting, which gives weight and a sharp, durable finish. The sleeves are worked in the round by picking up stitches around the armholes and shaping the sleeves with elegant decreases towards the wrist. The entire cardigan is worked in the characteristic textured pattern, which creates a harmonious and exclusive appearance. **Sizes_** 1 (2) 3 (4) **Measurements_** Circumference of cardigan_ 98 (110) 122 (130) cm. Length_ 54 (55) 56 (57) cm, measured from under the neckband on the back piece. The cardigan is worked with a positive ease between 15 and 25 cm, depending on how loose of a fit you want. Note that the shoulder width varies by a whole cable panel (approx. 4 cm) on each side for sizes 1,2 and 3-4 (sizes 3 and 4 have the same shoulder width). The cardigan shown in the pattern is worked in size 2, which has the middle shoulder width and is shown with a positive ease of 23 cm. **Materials_** 1 strand YAK 50 g / 120 m from Lang Yarns. 550 (600) 650 (700) g. Or_ 1 strand Pernilla from Filcolana 50 g / 175 m. 350-400 (400) 450 (450) g. Together with 1 strand Silk Mohair 25 g / 212 m from Isager or Soft Silk Mohair 25 g / 225 m from Knitting for Olive or Kid Seta 25 g / 210 m from Gepard or Tilia 25 g / 210 m from Filcolana. 150 (175) 175 (175) g. The cardigan in the pattern is worked with Yak in color 39. **Needles_** 4.5 mm circular needles (40 and 60, 80 or 100 cm), possibly DPNS in the same size, unless using Magic Loop method. 4 mm circular needles (80 or 100 cm). **Gauge_** 19 stitches x 30 rows on 4.5 mm needles in stockinette = 10 x 10 cm after washing and blocking. 20 stitches x 30 rows on 4.5 mm needles with cables = 10 x 10 cm after washing and blocking. Needle sizes are only a suggestion. Use a needle size that gives you the correct gauge. > If you have questions, comments or > need knitting support, you are welcome > to write to us on > support@otherloops.com