Knitting kit - Raunioiset Cardigan by Suvi | Wallebeck Wool

Knitting Kit - Raunioiset Cardigan by Suvi | Wallebeck Wool

Pattern not included - you must purchase the pattern on Ravelry here. 

Pattern available in English. 

The inspiration for this cardigan comes from a species of fern called Maidenhair Spleenwort, known as Raunioiset in Finnish.

SIZES:
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9 corresponding to XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Bust circumference (body measurement):
79–84 (88–93) 97–102 (105–110) 112–117 (121–126) 129–134 (138–143) 144–150 cm

The cardigan is designed with approximately 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) of positive ease at the bust.

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS:
A – Bust circumference: 89 (98) 107 (115) 122 (131) 139 (148) 154 cm
B – Yoke height: 21 (21) 24 (26) 26 (29) 29 (29) 29 cm
C – Total length from neckline to hem: 56 (56) 56 (62) 62 (62) 62 (62) 62 cm
D – Sleeve length from underarm: 40 cm
E – Sleeve circumference at widest point: 33 (34) 38 (39) 41 (44) 46 (47) 48 cm
F – Total length yoke + sleeve: 61 (61) 64 (66) 66 (69) 69 (69) 69 cm

NEEDLES AND ACCESSORIES:
– 4.5 mm circular needle, 80 cm cable
– 5.5 mm circular needle, 100–120 cm cable
– 1 cable needle
– 2 waste yarns or stitch holders
– stitch markers
– 9 (9) 9 (10) 10 (10) 10 (10) 10 buttons (2 cm diameter)

GAUGE:
15 stitches x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in garter stitch, with 5.5 mm needles, unblocked
(If using a yarn that requires blocking, measure gauge after blocking.)

YARDAGE:
880 (990) 1060 (1150) 1220 (1300) 1365 (1430) 1540 m
Isager Eco Soft or Gepard Puno or Drops Air

CONSTRUCTION:
The cardigan is knitted top-down in garter stitch.
The body is worked back and forth, and the sleeves in the round with a circular needle (or double-pointed needles).

At the back of the neckline, short rows are used to improve the fit.
The neckline edge, fronts, armholes, and bottom edge are finished with an I-cord border, knitted at the same time as the main fabric.

The yoke's surface pattern consists of fern-shaped cables, under which the yoke increases are hidden.