Aurinko ja Kuu cardigan is worked flat and features an easy stranded colorwork pattern throughout. The neckline and front edges are finished with double knitting.

SIZE
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

The cardigan has a relaxed fit. Choose a size that is 2–3 in / 5–8 cm larger than your bust circumference.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust circumference: 36.75 (41.25; 45.5; 49.75; 54.25) (58.75, 63, 69.5; 76.25) in / 93.5 (104.5; 115.5; 126.5; 138) (149, 160, 176.5; 193.5) cm
Sleeve length: 17.25 (18; 19; 19; 19.75) (20.5, 21, 21.25, 21.25) in / 44 (46, 48, 48, 50) (52, 53, 54, 54) cm
Body length: 19 (19.25, 19.75, 20, 20.5) (21.25, 22, 22.5, 22.75) in / 48 (49, 50, 51, 52) (54, 56, 57, 58) cm

YARN

Istex Lettlopi (100% Icelandic wool, 54 yds / 50 g = 100 m). Sample shown in colors Dark Grey Blue 9418 (MC), Mimosa 1703 (CC1), and White 0051 (CC2).

You may substitute with another aran-weight yarn (or any yarn that meets the given gauge). Good alternatives include, for example, Vuonue Usko (Finland) or Rauma Garn Fivel (Norway).

YARDAGE

MC: 787 (892, 1006, 1102, 1207) (1312, 1417, 1454, 1732) yds/ 720 (816, 920, 1008, 1104) (1200, 1296, 1330, 1584) m
CC1: 197 (223, 249, 276, 302) (330, 354, 394, 440) yds / 180 (204, 228, 252, 276) (302, 324, 360, 402) m
CC2: 173 (196, 218, 243, 265) (301, 329, 361, 397) yds / 158 (179, 199, 222, 242) (275, 301, 330, 363) m

If using Lettlopi, you will need:
MC: 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) (12, 13, 14, 16) balls
CC1: 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 5) balls
CC2: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) balls

NEEDLES

US 6 (4 mm) circular needles (16–32 in / 40–80 cm) for ribbing at the collar and hem
US 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles for sleeve ribbing (if not using magic loop)
US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles (32–40 in / 80–100 cm) for cables and colorwork

Or sizes needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS

Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle

GAUGE

18 sts x 20 rows = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.5 mm) needles, after blocking