Malta by Åsa Buchta

Malta

Knitting
January 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
917 - 2358 yards (839 - 2156 m)
English
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Malta is a flattering cropped cardigan featuring ¾-length sleeves and dolman sleeve shaping.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Waist Circumference: (32¼, 35½, 39¾, 43¾) 48¼, 52¼, 55¾, 59¾ {64¼, 68¼, 71¾, 75¾}“ / (82, 90, 101, 111) 122.5, 132.5, 141.5, 152 {163, 173.5, 182, 192.5} cm
Note: Since this garment has dolman sleeves, the bust measurement is very forgiving. Go by the waist measurement when selecting your size.
Length: (17½, 18, 18¾, 19¼) 20, 20¾, 21¼, 22 {22¾, 23¼, 24, 24½}” / (44.5, 45.5, 47.5, 49) 51, 52.5, 54, 56 {58, 59, 61, 62} cm
Shown in size 35½“ / 90 cm.
Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.

YARN
BERROCO SPLASH (50 grs): (7, 7, 8, 9) 10. 11, 12, 13 {14, 16, 17, 18} hanks #2410 Big Sur

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 4 / 3.5 mm and 6 / 4 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 set double-pointed needles or preferred needles for working small circumferences, size 4 / 3.5 mm
4 removable stitch markers
Five 5/8” / 15 mm buttons

GAUGE
22 sts and 34 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st, on larger needle
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES
Garment is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up, then seamed. Front/Neckband and Armbands are picked up during finishing.