Abloom - Cardigan

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Finished bust circumference: 87.75 (93.5, 105, 111, 116.75) [128.25, 134, 139.75, 151.5, 157.5] cm / 34.5 (36.75, 41.5, 43.75, 45.75) [50.5, 52.75, 55.25, 59.75, 62]” - recommended to be worn with approximately 10 cm / 4” of positive ease at the bust.

YARN
Biches & Bûches Le Petit Lambswool (100% lambswool; 248 metres / 270 yards per 50 g)

1490 (1580, 1725, 1835, 1925) [2055, 2135, 2255, 2485, 2630] metres / 1630 (1730, 1885, 2005, 2105) [2250, 2335, 2465, 2720, 2875] yards

Sample shown is knit in colourway Grey Beige.

Carmen wears a size 3 with 10 cm / 4" of positive ease.

NEEDLES
3.25 mm / US 3 circular needles with a cable length that comfortably accommodates the number of stitches for your chosen size (or needle size to obtain gauge)

GAUGE
24 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (worked flat, in stockinette stitch, after blocking)
28 sts x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (worked flat, in the Wildflower Rib stitch, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
• Buttons (nine 16 mm / .625” buttons)
• Darning needle
• Locking stitch markers (2)
• Scrap yarn for holding sts
• Spare needle for holding work and working 3-Needle Bind-Off
• Stitch markers (6)
• Tape measure

• Back neck width: 14.25 (14.75, 15.5, 15.5, 15.5) [17, 17, 17, 18, 18.75] cm / 5.75 (5.75, 6, 6, 6) [6.75, 6.75, 6.75, 7.25, 7.5]”
• Crossback width: 40.25 (40.25, 43, 43, 43) [46, 46, 46, 49, 51.75] cm / 15.75 (15.75, 17, 17, 17) [18.25, 18.25, 18.25, 19.25, 20.5]”
• Shoulder width: 13 (13, 13.75, 13.75, 13.75) [14.5, 14.5, 14.5, 15.5, 16.5] cm / 5 (5, 5.5, 5.5, 5.5) [5.75, 5.75, 5.75, 6, 6.5]”
• Back neck drop: 2 cm / .75”
• Armhole depth: 18 (19, 19.5, 20, 20.5) [21.5, 22.75, 24, 27, 28] cm / 7 (7.5, 7.75, 7.75, 8) [8.5, 9, 9.5, 10.5, 11]”
• Bust circumference: 87.75 (93.5, 105, 111, 116.75) [128.25, 134, 139.75, 151.5, 157.5] cm / 34.5 (36.75,
41.5, 43.75, 45.75) [50.5, 52.75, 55.25, 59.75, 62]”
• Side length from underarm: 47.75 (47.5, 47.5, 47, 47.25) [46.75, 46.25, 46.25, 45.75, 46] cm / 19 (18.75, 18.75, 18.75, 18.75) [18.5, 18.25, 18.25, 18.25, 18.25]”
• Upper sleeve circumference: 29.25 (31.75, 34.25, 37.75, 40.25) [41.75, 44.25, 46.75, 51.25, 53.75] cm / 11.5 (12.5, 13.5, 15, 16) [16.5, 17.5, 18.5, 20.25, 21.25]”
• Sleeve cuff circumference: 18.5 (18.5, 18.5, 21.5, 21.5) [21.5, 21.5, 24.25, 27.25, 30] cm / 7.25 (7.25, 7.25, 8.5, 8.5) [8.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.75, 11.75]”
• Sleeve length from underarm: 46 (46, 46, 44.75, 44.25) [44.25, 43.5, 43, 42.5, 41.25] cm / 18 (18, 18, 17.5, 17.25) [17.25, 17, 17, 16.75, 16.25]”

Designer: Anne Ginger
Model: Carmen Bahlmann
Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab
Graphic Design: Camille Romano