Elton

Elton is a basic cardigan with a mix of stripes and texture. It has a relaxed boxy fit and it is slightly cropped. It’s the perfect garment for lounging and relaxing. It’s worked seamlessly from the top down. **SIZES** XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL). Shown in size M on a 36” bust. Recommended ease: Approx. 16” (40 cm) of positive ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Bust circumference: 46 (50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74) inches; 115 (125, 135, 145, 155, 165, 175, 185) cm. Armhole Depth: 4½ (4¾, 5¼, 5¾, 6½, 6¾, 7½, 8) inches; 11 (12, 13, 14.5, 16, 17, 18.5, 20) cm. Sleeve circumference (starts mid-arm): 10 (10½, 11¼, 12, 13½, 14, 15¼, 16½) inches; 25 (26.5, 28, 30.5, 33.5, 35, 38.5, 41.5) cm. Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 10 inches; 25 cm. Length from underarm to hem: 13¾ (14¼, 14¾, 14¾, 15¾, 15¾, 16¾, 16¾) inches; 34.5 (36, 37, 37, 39.5, 39.5, 42, 42) cm. **MATERIALS** Yarn: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins of [main yarn] Merino Singles by La Bien Aimée (100% merino - 100g /400y [365m]) and 1(1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins of [contrasting yarn] Mohair Silk by La Bien Aimée (70% mohair / 30% silk - 50g / 546y [490m]). Or approx. 640 (720, 800, 880, 1000, 1200, 1320, 1440) yards [584 (657, 730, 803, 912, 1095, 1204, 1314) m] of fingering weight yarn [main yarn] and 382 (436, 491, 546, 600, 655, 710, 765) yards [343 (392, 441, 490, 539, 588, 637, 686) m] of lace weight yarn [contrasting yarn] . The sample was knit using colorway YELLOW BRICK ROAD for both yarns. Needles: US 2½ (3 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, 32" long. You will need a spare needle in the same size if you plan to use a tubular bind off as show in the sample. Other notions: 7 (7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) 1.5 cm (5/8") wide buttons. Stitch holders, tapestry needle. **GAUGE** 20.5 sts and 36 rows to 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch FLAT on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles (body) after stretching out the fabric when blocking. 25 sts and 36 rows to 4" (10cm) in stockinette stitch IN THE ROUND on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles (sleeves) without stretching the fabric when blocking.