Description

Mabel is an open front cardigan by Isabell Kraemer.
It is worked seamlessly from the top down using the contiguous set-in sleeve method (developed by Susie Myers) to shape the shoulders and sleeve caps.
Knitting starts with the back part of the neckband/collar.
Stitches are then picked up from the long edge of the neckband. Increases are worked on both RS and WS rows to the final shoulder width, then the sleeve caps are worked simultaneously with the front neck shaping to sleeve separation.
The body is then worked top down to the bottom ribbing. Sleeves are also worked top down, in rounds. No finishing required.

We thought it was great knitted in A Chic Blend, a were right, it turned out a cosy cardigan to wear on almost any look.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
finished bust circumference:
34.5 (37.5, 40.25, 43.25, 47)(50.5, 54.25, 58.5, 62.25)“
86.5 (93.5, 101, 108, 117.5)(126.5, 135.5, 146.5, 155.5) cm

Suggested ease: 1 - 3” (2.5 - 7.5 cm)

Yarn requirements

approximately:
1094 (1173, 1288, 1365, 1468)(1597, 1703, 1819, 1900) yds/
1000 (1072, 1177, 1248, 1342)(1460, 1557, 1663, 1737) m

Shown in A Chic Blend carta da zucchero in Size 4, with 5 skeins used

Needles
US 3 (3.25 mm) 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for body and sleeve ribbing.
US 4 (3.5 mm) 32” (80 cm) circular needle and DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) for body and sleeves.

Gauge
22 sts x 33 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch on larger needle after blocking.