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Sakae - Cardigan
This is a cosy and colourful cardigan that I imagined snuggling up with in pleasure and serenity. I find joy in feeling good about myself, protected by a large, cosy cardigan in the midst of my healthy family. With the pandemic sweeping away our entire relationship with others, it is essential to refocus on yourself to take care of your loved ones. I imagined this cardigan while thinking of my mom. It was very difficult for her to know that we were far away, without being able to see each other. I would knit this cardigan for her. What better way to take care of your family than to surround them with the love that we put in our knits for them? My joy is seeing my mom in my knitwear.
Designer
Marianne Munier
Format
Right now, Sakae is only available as part of our Issue 7! You can get Issue 7 here.Errata
Errata for Sakae are available here.
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Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Finished bust circumference: 95 (103, 111, 119, 127) [135, 143, 151, 159, 167] cm / 37.5 (40.5, 43.75, 46.75, 50) [53.25, 56.25, 59.5, 62.5, 65.75]” - recommended to be worn with 17 cm / 6.75” of positive ease at the bust with no overlap of fronts.
Yarn
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (100% Merino; 250 metres / 270 yards per 100 g)
990 (1075, 1175, 1275, 1375) [1485, 1605, 1725, 1835, 1980] metres / 1085 (1175, 1285, 1395, 1505) [1625, 1755, 1885, 2005, 2165] yards
Sample shown is knit in colourway Bois de Rose. Davina wears a size 3 with 25 cm / 10" of positive ease.
Needles
5 mm / US 8 circular needle with a cable length of at least 60 cm /24” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
5 mm / US 8 double-pointed needles or preferred needles for working small circumferences (or needle size to obtain gauge)
4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle with a cable length of at least 60 cm /24”
To work this pattern using the magic loop technique, use a circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” instead of double-pointed needles.
Gauge
18 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, on larger needle, after blocking)
20 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (worked flat, in charted pattern, on larger needle, after blocking)
22 sts x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (worked flat and in the round, in 1x1 ribbing, on smaller needle, after blocking for cuffs and hem)
18 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (worked flat, in 1x1 ribbing, on smaller needle, after blocking for collar)
Notions
- Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
- Cable needle
- Scrap yarn
- Stitch markers
- Removable stitch markers
- Tape measure
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