Say hello to Naëlle: The Naëlle wrap cardigan is knitted from top to bottom. The raglan sleeves are formed through a series of increases. The body and sleeves are worked one after the other. The cuffs are adorned with a few rows of honeycomb brioche
Level: Intermediate - Naëlle is knitted top down in stockinette stitch.
Yarn:
Mohair and Silk (2 strands held together the yardage are detailed down below)
Approximately:
• Size 1: 210 g / 1764 m [1930 yds] = 9 balls
• Size 2: 240 g / 2016 m [2206 yds] = 10 balls
• Size 3: 270 g / 2268 m [2482 yds] = 11 balls
• Size 4: 280 g / 2352 m [2576 yds] = 11 balls
• Size 5: 300 g / 2520 m [2758 yds] = 12 balls
THE TECHNIQUES:
Circular knitting, increases, decreases, 1/1 ribbing, picking up stitches, grafting.
NOTIONS:
A row counter, stitch markers, cables or stitch holders, a tapestry needle, cable needle.
SIZES:
1 (2 – 3 – 4 – 5)
Bust circumference:
90 (98 – 106 – 115 – 125) cm
[35.5 (38.5 – 41.75 – 45.3 – 49.2) ‘‘]
The measurements are given for the fi nished bust circumference. This pattern is designed with an approximate ease of 8* [ 3 3/16’’ ] 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 hesitating between two sizes, choose the smaller one; the cardigan will fit better with less ease than with more.
GAUGE:
Stockinette stitch: 4’’ / 10 cm = 19 sts x 25 rows (US 7 / 4,5 mm needles)
Adjust your needle size to achieve the correct gauge.
