Åker - cardigan by Anna Erlandsson

Åker - cardigan

Crochet
February 2023
Sport (12 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
in alternating rows of hdc & dc in 3rd loop
3.5 mm (E)
4.0 mm (G)
335 - 548 yards (306 - 501 m)
0-2 (2-6) 6-12 (12-24) months
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The Åker cardigan is worked in double and half double crochet, with the half double crochet stitch
loops standing out for a fine texture of rows or chains – a little like straight lines of crops or plowed earth on a field. The sweater has a matching cap and socks.

YARN
Merino Raggi (75% Merino wool, 25% nylon, 304
yd/278 m / 100 g)
ALTERNATE YARN SUGGESTIONS
Alpacka Solo (100% alpaca, 183 yd/167 m / 50 g)
Tencel Raggi (75% wool, 25% tencel, 291 yd/266 m / 100 g)
Järbo 2 tr ull (2-Ply Wool) (100% wool, 328 yd/300 m / 100 g)
GAUGE
Approx. 21 sts x 14 rows in alternating rows of
hdc and dc in 3rd loop of each hdc with hook U. S. E-4 / 3.5 mm = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm.
Adjust hook size to obtain correct gauge if necessary.
SIZES-CL
50-56 (62-68, 74-80, 86-92) cl
SIZES-AGE
0-2 (2-6, 6-12, 12-24) months
GARMENT CHEST
Approx. 17 (19, 20½, 22) in / 43 (48, 52, 56) cm
GARMENT LENGTH
Approx. 9 (10¼, 11½, 12¼) in / 23 (26, 29, 31) cm
GARMENT SLEEVE LENGTH
Approx. 5¼ (5½, 6¾, 8) in / 13 (14, 17, 20) cm
YARN AMOUNTS AND COLORS
Approx. 110 (130, 150, 180) g (color 75321, Blanch Mauve)
CROCHET HOOK
U. S. sizes E-4 and 7 / 3.5 and 4.5 mm
NOTIONS
6 buttons, diameter ⅝ in / 15 mm, tapestry
needle, locking ring markers