Cigar - Cardigan

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]

Finished bust circumference: 89 (97, 105, 112, 121, 129) [136, 145, 153, 161] cm / 35 (38, 41.5, 44, 47.5) [51, 53.5, 57, 60, 63.5]” - recommended to be worn with 11 cm / 4.5” of positive ease at the bust.

YARN

Krea Deluxe Organic Wool 1 (100% Organic Merino; 150 metres / 164 yards per 50 g)

Krea Deluxe Silk Mohair (45% Silk, 33% Mohair, 22% Baby Alpaca; 240 metres / 262.5 yards per 20 g)

Yarns are held together throughout the pattern.

865 (915, 1035, 1085, 1195, 1245) [1325, 1430, 1580, 1635] metres / 945 (1000, 1130, 1185, 1305, 1360) [1450, 1565, 1730, 1790] yards each
Sample shown is knit in colourway 19 (Organic Wool 1) and colourway 1 (Deluxe Silk Mohair). Davina wears a size 3 with 19 cm / 7.5” of positive ease.

NEEDLES

3.5 / US 4 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge)

3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle with a cable length of at least 40 cm / 16” (or needle size to obtain gauge)

3 mm / US 2.5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or 1-2 sizes smaller than main needle)

Optional: 3.5 mm / US 4 double-pointed needles and 3 mm / US 2.5 double-pointed needles to work sleeves without magic loop technique

GAUGE

22 sts x 33 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (worked flat and in the round, in stockinette stitch, on larger needle, after blocking)

NOTIONS

• 4 mm / US 6 double-pointed needle, or 2 sizes larger than main needle (for Braid Stitch)
• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins)
• Darning needle
• Scrap yarn
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure
• 3 buttons (20-25 mm / 0.75-1”)

Bust circumference: 89 (97, 105, 112, 121, 129) [136, 145, 153, 161] cm / 35 (38, 41.5, 44, 47.5) [51, 53.5, 57, 60, 63.5]”

Armhole depth: 22.5 (22.5, 24, 24, 25) [25, 27.5, 27.5, 30, 30] / 9 (9, 9.5, 9.5, 10) [10, 11, 11, 12, 12]”

Side length from underarm: 30 (31, 31, 32, 33) [33, 33, 33, 33, 33] cm / 12 (12.25, 12.25, 12.5, 13) [13, 13, 13, 13, 13]”

Hip circumference: 78 (88, 98, 108, 116) [120, 130, 138, 146, 154] cm / 31 (34.5, 38.5, 42.5, 45.5) [47, 51, 54.5, 57.5, 60.5]”

Sleeve cuff circumference: 16 (16, 16.5, 16.5, 17.5) [17.5, 18, 18, 20, 20] cm / 6 (6, 6.5, 6.5, 7) [7, 7, 7, 7.75, 7.75]”

Upper sleeve circumference: 43.5 (43.5, 46, 46, 48.5) [48.5, 51, 53, 58, 58] cm / 17.25 (17.25, 18, 18, 19) [19, 20, 21, 22.75, 22.75]”

Sleeve length from underarm: 50 (50, 52, 52, 54) [54, 55, 55, 55, 55] cm / 19.5 (19.5, 20.5, 20.5, 21.5) [21.5, 22, 22, 22, 22]”

Total length: 52.5 (53.5, 55, 56, 58) [58, 59, 60.5, 63, 63] cm / 20.5 (21, 21.5, 22, 22.75) [22.75, 23, 24, 24.75, 24.75]”

Marthe about herself: "I find inspiration in everyday life and my vision is to make long lasting designs that you can have in your closet for years."

Designer: Marthe Forodden

Photography, Hair & Make-Up: Melinda Dela Costa

Model: Davina Ogigai

Tech Editing: Marina Skua & Jessica Schwab

Graphic Design: Camille Romano