Basic Cardigan by Kamila Kalen

Basic Cardigan

Knitting
August 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
984 - 1531 yards (900 - 1400 m)
S-XL
English Russian
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Gauge (after blocking):10 × 10 cm = 17 sts × 24 rows (approximately 1.7 × 2.4 in 1 cm)

Yarn used: Drops Air (50 gr, 150 m/1.8 oz, 164 yards)

Suggested substitutes: Gazzal Alpaca Air, Infinity Design Air, Aura Yarns Love Me, or any other yarn with the similar characteristics.

Yarn requirements for sizes 1/2/3/4: 6/7/8/9 balls

Main needles US 8/9/10 (5/5.5/6 mm) — adjust as needed to meet gauge
Sleeve needles: one size larger than the main needles
Ribbing needles: one size smaller than the main needles

Crochet hook 4–5 mm (for joining shoulders)

Tapestry needle

Stitch holders or spare cables for holding live stitches

4 buttons of approximately 18-20 mm diameter