Wilma Cardigan

ABOUT THE PATTERN

The Wilma Cardigan is worked top down in stockinette stitch. First, the back yoke is worked back and forth, with the slope of the shoulders being shaped using the European shoulder method. Each shoulder is then worked back and forth on a circular needle. The front panels and back yoke are joined at the underarms to form the body, which is worked back and forth as well. The sleeves are worked down in rounds from stitches that are picked up and knitted around the armholes. At the end, a collar is worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the neckline. Options to choose between a zipper or a button band.

SIZING

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

Chest Circumference: 71-76 (81-86) 91.5-96.5 (101.5-106.5) 111.5-117 (122-127) 132-137 cm [28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54 in]

Ease: Positive ease of 20 cm [7.75 in] around the chest

Final Chest Circumference: 102 (108) 114 (124) 128 (138) 146 cm [40.25 (42.5) 45 (48.75) 50.5 (54.25) 57.5 in]

Final Waist Circumference: 72 (74) 78 (86) 98 (106) 112 cm [28.25 (30) 31.5 (33.75) 37.75 (40.25) 42.5 in]

Final Length: 45 (45) 46 (48) 51 (51.5) 52 cm [17.75 (17.75) 18 (19) 20 (20.25) 20.5 in]

SIZE GUIDE

Select your size based on your chest circumference. 

For the best fit, measure your bust at the fullest point and choose the size closest to your measurement. For example, if your bust measures 94 cm [37 in], choose size M, which has a finished chest circumference of 114 cm [45 in], allowing for 20 cm [7.75 in] ease. This pattern is designed to have approx. 20 cm [7.75 in] of positive ease around the chest in the smaller sizes, and then gradually less positive ease in the larger sizes. If you're between sizes, we suggest sizing up for a looser fit.

NEEDLES

4.5 mm [US 7]/ 40, 60, 80 or 100 cm [16, 24, 32 or 40 in] circular needles

4 mm [US 6]/ 40, 80 or 100 cm [16, 32 or 40 in] circular needles

Or a needle size with which the correct gauge is achieved.

MATERIALS

2 cables to put sts on hold

2 stitch markers

You will need approx. 11–12 buttons or a 45–55 cm separable zipper.

GAUGE

20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in], flat stockinette on 4.5 mm [US 7] needles, after blocking

YARN

Grams: 

250 (250) 300 (300) 300 (300) 350 g, Merino 200 by Lang Yarns (50 g = 203 m) held with 

125 (125) 150 (150) 150 (150) 175 g, Mohair Luxe by Lang Yarns (25 g = 175 m)

Balls of Yarn: 

Merino 200 - Equals 5 (5) 6 (6) 6 (6) 7 balls of yarn (50 g = 203 m)

Mohair Luxe - Equals 5 (5) 6 (6) 6 (6) 7 balls of yarn (25 g = 175 m)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

This pattern is suitable for advanced beginners to intermediates. It requires knowledge of: Cast-on, cast-off, picking up sts, and decreases. 

The detailed instructions and videos provided also explain and demonstrate these techniques.

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