Chorizo Cardigan

The construction of this knit is as follows: The back is first knit top down, then the front left and right shoulders are knitted onto the back. These two sections are connected and the body is knit flat. All collar, bands, and sleeves are knitted separately.

NOTE: This pattern is for private use only, and may not be copied or resold. Knitted products from this pattern may not be sold.

YARN: 

Suggested: 1 strand of Noro Viola (200g = 400m/437yd) + 1 strand Drops Kid Silk Mohair (25g = 210m/230yd)

AMOUNT: 

Worsted weight (1 strand): 400 (400) 600 (600) 600 (800) 800 (1000) 1000 g 

Lace weight (1 strand): 100 (100) 125 (125) 125 (150) 150 (175) 175 g

GAUGE: 

13 stitches x 20 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm on 6 mm in stockinette after blocking

MATERIALS: 

6.0 mm | 80 cm circular needles

5.5 mm | 80 cm circular needles

5.5 mm | 40 cm circular needles

Fabric Needle

5 Buttons (23mm)

SIZES: XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE: 95 (100) 110 (115) 125 (135) 145 (155) 165 cm

The cardigan is designed with 15 cm positive ease. The circumference is 15 cm larger than your specific bust circumference.

LENGTH: 56 (58) 60 (62) 64 (66) 68 (70) 72 cm

SAMPLE: Model is wearing a Size Medium. Bust Size: 93 cm, Height: 5'8.

LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced, 4/5 Difficulty

TECHNIQUES:

Picking up stitches, Adding stitches, M1R/M1L German Short Row, Tubular Bind Off

VIDEO LINKS:

Picking up Stitches  

M1R, M1L 

Adding Stitches to End of Row

German Short Row 

Italian Bind Off

Knitting a Folded Edge