PATTERN | KAYRA CARDIGAN

KAYRA is a light cardigan knitted from the bottom starting at the body, on to the sleeves, and all the way up to the armpits. Stitches are cast off for the armpits, then the pieces are put together and the yoke is worked, decreasing evenly over the rows. Increases are made decoratively in the middle of the sleeves (for the larger sizes there is an additional increase on the underside). The pockets are knitted directly into the front panels with narrow perforated stripes adorning them and the waistband. It has a nice, loose fit, making it very comfortable to wear over t-shirts or long sleeve shirts.

The sizes correspond to the bust circumference as follows: (XS; S; M) (L; XL; XXL) (3XL; 4XL; 5XL) = (30; 32; 35) (39; 42; 46) (50; 54; 58)” / (76; 82; 90) (98; 107; 117) (127; 137; 147) cm breast circumference (measured at the body). The cardigan has a relaxed fit and easily be layered over a shirt or a thin pullover.Example: If you have a bust circumference of 35” (90 cm), you should choose size M for a positive ease of 4” (10 cm).

You need:
(6; 6; 7) (8; 9; 9 ) (10; 11; 12) x 50 g (1.76 oz) Pascuali Balayage (80% baby alpaca, 20% virgin wool) in the colour of your choice
Colour of the pictured sample: colour #614 Salkantay

US 2.5 (3 mm) circular needle, 24” (60 cm) for neckline ribbing
US 2.5 (3 mm) circular needle, 32 – 48” (80 – 120 cm) for hemline ribbing
US 2.5 (3 mm) DPNs für cuffs
US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, 32 – 48” (80 – 120 cm) for body
US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle or DPNs for sleeves or needle sizes required to get gauge
Stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle and scissors