Anker’s Cardigan – My Size has a circular yoke worked in sections of rib with increases followed by classic raglan increases. The cardigan is worked from the top down and back and forth on a long circular needle. The sleeves are worked in double-pointed needles or on a circular needle using the Magic Loop technique. The first and last 7 sts on yoke and body are worked in rib for the front edges.
Size and Yarn information
Anker’s Cardigan – My Size is designed to have approx. 3-6 cm [1¼-2¼ inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 3-6 cm [1¼-2¼ inches] larger in circumference than your widest upper body part measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ inches]. Before beginning your project, measure yourself with a measuring tape around your bust (or widest upper body part) to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 94 cm [37 inches] around your bust (or around your belly if this is the widest place on your body), you should knit a size M.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Bust circumference: 89 (93) 98 (106) 112 (122) 133 cm [35 (36½) 38½ (41¾) 44 (48) 52¼ inches]
Total length: 51 (55) 55 (58) 58 (60) 60 cm [20 (21¾) 21¾ (22¾) 22¾ (23½) 23½ inches]
Gauge: 24 sts x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm [US4] needles
Needles: Circular needles: 3.5 mm [US4] / 80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches]; Double-pointed needles: 3.5 mm [US4] (if the Magic Loop technique is not used)
Materials: 300 (300) 350 (350-400) 400 (400-450) 450-500 g Pernilla by Filcolana (50 g = 175 m [191 yds]) or 450 (500) 550 (600) 650 (700) 750 g Alpakka by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 110 m [120 yds]), 8 (8) 8 (9) 9 (10) 10 small buttons (ø = 10-12 mm)
Pernilla by Filcolana is a crossbreed of Corriedale and Merino, 100% wool Sport Weight/DK weight. 3.50-4.00mm needles
Alpakka by Sandnes Garn Sport weight/light DK 100% Alpaca yarn knitted on 3.50mm
Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5) See the classification of difficulty here.
Anker’s Cardigan – My Size has a circular yoke worked in sections of rib with increases followed by classic raglan increases. The cardigan is worked from the top down and back and forth on a long circular needle. The sleeves are worked in double-pointed needles or on a circular needle using the Magic Loop technique. The first and last 7 sts on yoke and body are worked in rib for the front edges.
Size and Yarn information
Anker’s Cardigan – My Size is designed to have approx. 3-6 cm [1¼-2¼ inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 3-6 cm [1¼-2¼ inches] larger in circumference than your widest upper body part measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ inches]. Before beginning your project, measure yourself with a measuring tape around your bust (or widest upper body part) to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 94 cm [37 inches] around your bust (or around your belly if this is the widest place on your body), you should knit a size M.
Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
Bust circumference: 89 (93) 98 (106) 112 (122) 133 cm [35 (36½) 38½ (41¾) 44 (48) 52¼ inches]
Total length: 51 (55) 55 (58) 58 (60) 60 cm [20 (21¾) 21¾ (22¾) 22¾ (23½) 23½ inches]
Gauge: 24 sts x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm [US4] needles
Needles: Circular needles: 3.5 mm [US4] / 80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches]; Double-pointed needles: 3.5 mm [US4] (if the Magic Loop technique is not used)
Materials: 300 (300) 350 (350-400) 400 (400-450) 450-500 g Pernilla by Filcolana (50 g = 175 m [191 yds]) or 450 (500) 550 (600) 650 (700) 750 g Alpakka by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 110 m [120 yds]), 8 (8) 8 (9) 9 (10) 10 small buttons (ø = 10-12 mm)
Pernilla by Filcolana is a crossbreed of Corriedale and Merino, 100% wool Sport Weight/DK weight. 3.50-4.00mm needles
Alpakka by Sandnes Garn Sport weight/light DK 100% Alpaca yarn knitted on 3.50mm
Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5) See the classification of difficulty here.
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