The Marcia cardigan is knitted from top to bottom. At the beginnig, the shoulders are knitted separately. Then stitches are picked up to create set-in sleeves, allowing the continuity of stripes across the body and sleeves. The V-neck and sleeve caps are shaped with increases. Sleeves and collar are worked last, making it an engaging project for beginners and experienced knitters alike.
Level: Beginner
Yarn: Mérinos fingering (100% superwash merino) 175 m + for 50 gr
Approximately for the long sleeve version:
Size 1:
130 gr / 455 m [498 yds] color A – 3 balls of yarn
75 gr / 262 m [286 yds] color B – 2 balls of yarn
75 gr / 262 m [286 yds] color C – 2 balls of yarn
Size 2:
150 gr / 525 m [498 yds] color A – 3 balls of yarn
83 gr / 289 m [316 yds] color B – 2 balls of yarn
83 gr / 289 m [316 yds] color C – 2 balls of yarn
Size 3:
170 gr / 595 m [651 yds] color A – 4 balls of yarn
90 gr / 315 m [345 yds] color B – 2 balls of yarn
90 gr / 315 m [345 yds] color C – 2 balls of yarn
Size 4:
190 gr / 665 m [727 yds] color A – 4 balls of yarn
100 gr / 350 m [383 yds] color B – 2 balls of yarn
100 gr / 350 m [383 yds] color C – 2 balls of yarn
Size 5:
210 gr / 735 m [735 yds] color A – 5 balls of yarn
108 gr / 378 m [414 yds] color B – 3 balls of yarn
108 gr / 378 m [414 yds] color C – 3 balls of yarn
THE TECHNIQUES:
Marcia’s body is knitted in stockinette stitch flat and the sleeves in the round
Stockinette
Circular knitting
Increases, decreases
1/1 ribbing
picking up stitches
provisional cast-on.
NOTIONS:
Size US 4 / 3,5 mm circular needles 20 & 80 cm [8’’ – 29’’]
Size US 2.5 / 3 mm circular needles for the 1/1 ribbing
A row counter, markers, cables or auxiliary threads, a tapestry needle, 5 or 6 buttons 15 mm
The measurements are given for the finished bust circumference. This pattern is designed with an approximate ease of 2.5 cm* [1’’] and is intended for a height of 165 cm [5.5 ft]. Feel free to adjust the length to fit your height.
*If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size for a fitted look, as the cardigan can be worn with negative ease.
GAUGE:
Stockinette : 10 cm = 24 sts x 36 rows (needles 3.5 mm / US 4) Adjust your needle size to achieve the correct gauge.
