CARLA RUSTIC CARDIGAN - a smart and cosy zipped cardigan from the Carla-series for kids; here mainly plain coloured in a textured pattern in linen/cotton. The cardigan has drop-shoulder sleeves. To work from right front opening across the back to the left front opening. For the sleeves to pick up stitches along armhole OR to work the sleeves separately and then join in. Both sleeve types are worked flat. Good to work on circular needles because of the quite large number of stitches.
Required skill level from 1 (beginner) to 5 (advanged): 4.
The measurements throughout the pattern are given in cm as well as inches.
Sizes included in the pattern: 4 - 6 - 8 - 10 - 12 yrs.
Measurements of the garment:
Chest: 70 - 74 - 78 - 84 - 90 cm (in: 27½ - 29¼ - 30¾ - 33 - 35½).
Length: 36 - 43 - 46 - 50 - 54 cm (in: 14¼ - 17 - 18 - 19¾ - 21¼).
Sleeve length: 33 - 35 - 38 - 44 - 48 cm (in: 13 - 13¾ - 15 - 17¼ - 19)
Yarn: this design applies for an aran-weight linen/cotton, 50 g = ca. 100 meters. In total 300 - 350 - 400 - 500 - 550 g, divided in 250 - 300 - 350 - 450 - 500 g in col. A (main col.), 50 g col. B (welt/cuffs) and 50 g col. C (a finer yarn - 50 g = ca. 130 meters).
The original model: has been made in the lace-weight LINO COTONE 1/7000, 50 % linen/50 % cotton, worked with 3 strands. The yarn is from Campolmi Roberto Filati in Florence, Italy.
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Needles: and circular needles no 3½ mm and 4½ mm.
Tension/gauge in stocking st: 18 sts on needles no 4½ mm = 10 cm (4 in).
Suggestions of yarn alternatives: ROWAN Creative Linen, Fibra Natura Good Earth. Also an aran-weight cotton would be suitable.