Akka cardigan by Maria Björnståhl

Akka cardigan

Knitting
June 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1290 - 2510 yards (1180 - 2295 m)
92 (100) 110 (117) 125 (137) 143 (150) / 36.2 (39.4) 43.3 (46) 49.2 (53.9) 56.3 (59)” cm bust circumference.
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Akka is a top-down raglan cardigan with a simple geometric design. Just after the neckline, short rows are made in order to make a good fit. The garment is knitted in the round using stranded colourwork on the body as well as on part of the sleeves.

Sizes:
92 (100) 110 (117) 125 (137) 143 (150) / 36.2 (39.4) 43.3 (46) 49.2 (53.9) 56.3 (59)” cm bust circumference.
These measurements indicate the finished size of the garment. The sweater can be worn with a loose fit (3-8 cm/ 1.2 – 3.1 “) or with a tight fit (zero ease). Choose your size according to your preference.

Gauge:
24 sts and 31 rnds = 10 cm/ 4”

Suggested yarn:
Sportweight.
For ex. Rauma Finull or Pernilla, Filcolana
MC: approx. 300 (325) 350 (375) 400 (450) 475 (500) 525 g
CC: approx. 50 (50) 75 (75) 100 (125) 125 (150) g

Needles:
Circular needles 2,5 mm and 3,5 mm (US 1.5 and 4 ) with the length to fit your size. You’ll also need double pointed needles in the same size (or choose the magic loop method).
Or the needles you need to obtain the correct gauge.