Midnightsun Cardigan

An oversized, simple, cosy and very versatile cardigan with subtle details. This is the one to take with you to throw over a top or dress as the evening sets in. Knitted on 10 mm needles, it’s also quick to knit. It’s designed to be knitted with approx. 35–45 cm of ease, depending on how you want it to fit. The Midnight Sun cardigan is knitted from the top down. First, cast on stitches for the back, which is knitted back and forth. Then pick up stitches at the shoulders to knit the front panels. At the top of the shoulders, knit a few shortened rows to optimise the fit. The front panels are knitted in straight rows without any increases. The back and both front panels are joined under the sleeves. The body is knitted back and forth and finished with ribbing, two rows of double knitting and an Italian cast-off. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up and the sleeves are knitted in the round on circular needles with decreases. The sleeves are finished by creating an attractive detail with decreases before knitting ribbing, two rows of double knitting and finishing with an Italian cast-off. Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 Chest measurement: approx. 120 (130) 140 (150) 160 cm Total length: approx. 47 (49) 52 (55) 59 cm Gauge: 10 stitches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 10 mm needles. Recommended needles: Circular needles 10 and 8 mm (80 + 40 cm) Yarn: 250 (300) 350 (350) 400 g Peruvian Highland Wool from Filcolana (50 g = 100 m) held together with 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 g Børstet Alpakka from Sandnes Garn (50 g = 110 m) Yarn options: The pink cardigan is knitted using three strands of yarn at the same time, one strand of each type. 250 (300) 350 (350) 400 g Peruvian highland wool from Filcolana (50g =100 m), 150 (150) 200 (200) 200 g Oued from Pingouin (50 g = 220 m), 150 (200) 200 (200) 250 g Mohair Mini from Sandnes Kamgarn (50 g = 180 m) Yarn option 2: Double strand of Drops Air / Drops Melody. Note: keep an eye on the gauge. Accessories: Crochet hook. To minimise the risk of the cardigan slipping down your shoulders, you can work slip stitches through all the stitches at the neck. The model pictured is wearing size 2 with a positive ease of approx. 44 cm.