Sometimes simple projects like this give just awesome results, and great satisfaction. This pattern by Andrea Mowry is so perfect for A Stormy Blend DK, to make a super cosy and warm cardi to get wrapped in and relax, and can give a lovely occasion to showcase a bunch of different shades altogether.
The cardi is knitted from the bottom up with afterthought pockets and a sewn on button band. Our sample is knitted with our recurrent shades, but you may have a look a the updated palette and play with all the new colors we dyed to broaden it.
*Please note that the pattern is not included in the yarn purchase, you may find it on Ravelry*
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
46 (50, 54, 56, 60)(62, 66, 68, 72)”
117 (127, 137, 142, 152.5)(157.5, 167.5, 172.5, 183) cm
Recommended ease is positive 16-10”/40.5 -25.5 cm; sample is shown in Size 2
YARN REQUIREMENTS
A Stormy Blend DK - 70% Abruzzese Wool, 30% Alpaca - 220m per 100g. We used the following shades:
Yarn A - 2 skeins in Luce
Yarn B - 1 (1, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins in Miele
Yarn C - 1 (1, 1, 1, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins in Rosaspina
Yarn D - 1 (1, 1, 1, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins in Rame
Yarn E - 1 (2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) skeins in Vellluto
NEEDLES
Main Fabric: US 7/4.5 mm – 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs), plus a spare for the 3-needle bind off.
Ribbing: US 5/3.75 mm - 32”/80 cm to 40”/100 cm circular and preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs)
Sleeve: US 8/5 mm – preferred needles for small circum. knitting (Magic Loop or DPNs). (Optional - if necessary to retain gauge.)
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.
GAUGE
18 sts & 27 rows = 4”/10 cm on Main Fabric needle.
Measured over stockinette stitch knit flat, after blocking.
