Knitting Kit - Dunes Cardigan by Caidree

Knitting kit - Dunes Cardigan by Caidree

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

Pattern available in French and English. 

The Dunes Cardigan is a slightly cropped, dropped-shoulder design with a deep V-neck and front buttons. It's a classic design revisited with a modern twist. It will keep you warm and stylish in any season.
It is designed to fall slightly below the waist but can easily be lengthened as it is worked top-down. You start with the back up to the armholes, then knit the right shoulder, then the left shoulder and the front to shape the V-neck and armholes. Once these three sections are finished, they are joined and the body is worked back and forth. Some videos are included in the instructions.

The cardigan is worked flat (body) and in the round (sleeves), in stockinette stitch until the V-neck is formed, then lace stitches are integrated into the body. The whole is framed by a classic 1/1 ribbing. A positive ease of 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8”) is incorporated into the pattern: choose your size according to the ease you prefer.

Sizes

Finished cardigan bust circumference, including button band and ease:
XS 103 cm (40 ½”), S 108 cm (42 ½”), M 113 cm (44 ½”), L 119 cm (47”), XL 129 cm (50 ¾”), 2XL 140 cm (55”), 3XL 148 cm (58 ¼”), 4XL 159 cm (63 ½”), 5XL 169 cm (67 ½”).
The model is wearing a size M for a bust circumference of 93 cm (36 ½”).

Gauge

15 stitches x 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) in stockinette stitch, after washing and blocking, with 6 mm (US 10) needles.

Recommended yarn

The Dunes cardigan is knitted with a fluffy aran weight yarn. You will need approximately:
350, (400), 425, (450), 475, (525), 550, (600), 600 g of Cardiff Cashmere “Brushmere” (25 g = 45 m / 49 yds).
The sample shown is in colorway 102.

Note: this yarn is classified as aran weight, but it is quite airy, which gives a more generous gauge. Bulky yarns can also be used.

Recommended needles

• 6 mm (US 10) circular needles 80 cm (32”) or size needed to obtain gauge for the body, and double-pointed needles or short circular needles (25–40 cm / 10”–16”) for the sleeves.

• 5.5 mm (US 9) circular needles 80 cm (32”) for body edgings, and double-pointed needles or short circular needles (25–40 cm) for cuffs.

• 4 mm (US 6) circular needles 80 cm (32”) or longer for the button band.

Accessories

• 1 stitch marker

• 1 darning needle

• 3 buttons 25 mm (1”)