Size XS/S (M/L) XL/XXL
The cardigan is slightly oversized and measures 106 (124) 136 cm. in circumference and will fit a bust measurement of approx. 70-95 cm. (95-110 cm.) 110-130 cm.
The cardigan is 57 (67) 77 cm. long.
Yarn consumption:
9 (10) 11 skeins of Mayflower super kid silk mohair. The cardigan is knitted with 4 strands.
Or
7 (8) 9 skeins of Fashion Light Luxury brushed alpaca. Held double, so you knit with two strands.
Or
4 (4) 5 skeins of Fashion Light Luxury brushed alpaca, together with 5 (5) 6 skeins of mohair Brigitte no. 3. One strand of each.
The gauge is 12 sts = 10 cm.
A multitude of other qualities can also be used. Make a swatch beforehand.
You will need 8 stitch markers (SM), a short circular needle (40 cm) 8 mm, a long circular needle (80 cm) 6 and 8 mm, and double-pointed needles 6 mm, if you do not knit with Magic Loop technique for the ribbing on the sleeves. You will also need two stitch holders, or two scraps of yarn to hold some stitches.
The cardigan is knitted with raglan sleeves from the top down, so you can measure the length of the sleeves and body as you go.
A classic cardigan with fine, short puff sleeves and buttons, perfect for the summer wardrobe.