Crocheting and knitting creates a cardigan, which has the stability, that is due to crochet and on the other hand the elasticity of the knitted fabric, which you need for cuffs and neckline to feel comfortable.

Difficulty Level
Techniques used/
necessary skills:

intermediate

crochet techniques for the body and the sleeves:
granny squares

knitting techniques for the cuffs, neckline and front edging:
pick up stitches
two by two ribbing
tubular bind off
grafting

sewing techniques for the zipper
whipstitch
backstitch

Materials:

suggested yarn

Lana Grossa MERINO UNO

or choose a yarn with the following characteristics:

100% Virgin Wool (Merino)
50g = 125m
ns 4,5-5mm/ US7-8
19sts/25r per 10cm/4”-square

400 g of color A: Mokka no.50 (Basic color)
100 g of color B: Vanille no.51
100 g of color C: Aprikose no.56
200 g of color D: Eisblau no.52
100 g of color E: Türkisblau no.07

suggested needles

hook size: 4mm/ US G

circular needle cn#1: 4mm (80-100cm)
circular needle cn#2: 3.5mm (80-100cm)

other equipment

tapestry needle
zipper 60 cm
sewing needle
sewing yarn
scissors

Gauge:
size of each granny square is 11.5cm square

Size information:
one size
bust circumference approx. 146cm, worn with positive ease of 68cm.

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