A loose cozy cardigan. Joji Locatelli has designed a fuss free pattern using fuzzy yarns… This combination of yarns (Shibui Knits Silk Cloud and Cima) feels just exactly like a cloud. Initially designed for Curious Handmade’s retreat.
Gauge:
23 sts and 34 rows to 4” (10 cm) in Textured Pattern (see Stitches Used) after blocking on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles.
Sizes:
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Shown in size M on a 36” bust.
Recommended ease: 6 - 8" of positive ease.
Finished Measurements:
- Bust circumference: 36¼ (39, 44½, 47¼, 52¾, 55½, 58½, 64, 66¾) inches; 90.5 (97.5, 111, 118, 132, 139, 146, 160, 167) cm.
- Armhole depth: 6¼ (6½, 6¾, 7½, 8, 8½, 8¾, 9¼, 9¾)"; 15.5 (16.5, 17, 18.5, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24) cm.
- Upper sleeve circumference: 11¼ (12½, 13¼, 14½, 15½, 17¼, 18, 18¾, 19½) inches; 28 (31, 33, 36.5, 38.5, 42, 45, 47, 48.5) cm.
- Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 18 inches; 45 cm (customizable). Length from underarm to hem: 18½ (18½, 19¼, 19¼, 20, 20, 20¾, 20¾, 21½) inches; 46 (46, 48, 48, 50, 50, 52, 52, 54) cm.
Yarn:
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Shibui Knits Cima (70% Alpaca, 30% Merino; 328 m [300m]; 50g)—4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins and Shibui Knits Silk Cloud (60% Mohair, 40% Silk; 330 yards [303m]; 25g)—4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins. Hold both yarns together. Color used: Mineral.
or
- Fingering weight: 1190 (1320, 1390, 1550, 1715, 1880, 2046, 2211, 2475) yards [1090 (1210, 1270, 1425, 1575, 1730, 1880, 2030, 2270) m]
or
- Any combination of yarns that will give you the right gauge
Needles:
US4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, at least 24” long.
Other notions:
Stitch markers, safety pins or removable stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders.
Images courtesy of Joji Locatelli