Aavistus Cardigan

Designed by Minna Metsänen and knitted from the classic 7 Veljestä yarn, the Aavistus cardigan is a real wardrobe staple. The timeless design features a European shoulder and beautiful rounded patch pockets. Knitted seamlessly from the top down, the pattern is easy to adapt to your own style.

Designer

Minna Metsänen

Sizes

women’s sizes S(M)L(XL)2XL(3XL)4XL(5XL) =
men’s sizes XS(S)M(L)XL(2XL)3XL(4XL)

Size of sample Women’s L = men’s M

Finished dimensions

body circumference
104(112)120(128)136(144)152(160) cm /
41(44)47.25(50.5)53.5(56.75)59.75(63) in

length
64(66)68(70)72(74)76(76) cm /
25.25(26)26.75(27.5)28.25(29.25)30(30) in

inside sleeve length
48(48)49(49)50(50)51(51) cm /
19(19)19.25(19.25)19.75(19.75)20(20) in;

men’s sizes: add 3 cm / 1.25 in
recommended ease 15-25 cm / 6-10 in

Yarn demand

Novita 7 Veljestä
(646) Copper 550(600)650(700)750(800)850(900) g

Needles and other supplies

Circular needles (80 cm / 32 in) Novita 3.5 mm (US 4) x2 and 4–4.5 mm (US 6–7) or sizes needed; 3.5 mm and 4–4.5 mm double-pointed needles for the sleeves (if not using the Magic Loop technique)

Other supplies 4 buttons, 2 stitch markers