The CALM cardigan No.1 is crocheted from side to side, and NOT from top to bottom. First, the whole bodypart is worked from side to side. Then the sleves is worked, also from side to side. The CALM cardigan No.1 is worked in half doub. crochet stitches in back loops only. That creates this beautiful “Brioche-knit” look .

Begin by crocheting a swatch to determine which needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge before starting the project – note that the gauge needs to be correct both in width and height, for you to be able to achieve the measurements given.

Size guide
The CALM cardigan No.1 is designed to have approx. 30-40cm (12-16 inches) of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 30-40cm (12-16 inches) larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS/S (M/L) XL/2XL (3XL/4XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of approx. 90 (105) 120 (140) cm. .

The measurements for the finished garment are given on the fourth page of the pattern. Before beginning your project, measure yourself to determine which size will fit you the best.
TIP: If you are a size XL and above, I suggest to go for a positive ease of only 25cm. It is also very beautiful with a peek to the rist :) I am wearing a size M/L in the picture, even though I am normally a size XL, with a bust width of 110cm.

Sizes: XS/S (M/L) XL/2XL (3XL/4XL)
All 4 sizes comes in 2 different lengths, matching either 165cm. or 175cm. body height. There is also a guide included, on how to increase both length and width.

Bust circumference: approx. 130cm (145cm) 160cm (174cm)

Length mid back by 165cm body height: approx. 45cm (48cm) 55cm (58cm)

Length mid back by 175cm body height: approx. 50cm (53cm) 60cm (63cm)

Gauge: 8 rows x 13 hdc blo = approx. 10 x 10 cm. NO wash or blocking

Needle: 7 mm - Preferable a needle with a pointy tip, such as KnitPro´s bamboo or wood needles. It makes it easier working in back loops only, and especially to work into a firm sc by the edge.

Materials:
165cm body height:
XS/S - approx. 843m (M/L - approx. 972m) XL/2XL - approx. 1.162m (3XL/4XL - approx. 1.315m) Double Sunday by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 108 m 118 yds) held together with the same mentioned meters of Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn (25 g = 212 m 231 yds)

175cm height:
XS/S - approx. 927m (M/L - approx. 1.065m) XL/2XL - approx. 1.265m (3XL/4XL - approx. 1.426m) Double Sunday by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 108 m 118 yds) held together with the same mentioned meters of Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn (25 g = 212 m 231 yds)

The yardage is mentioned in meters, for you to calculate the yardage by looking at the yarn length.
You have to buy the mentioned meters of each type of yarn - both Double Sunday and Tynn Silk Mohair.
The shown sample is a size M/L (165cm) using 9 balls Double Sunday and 5 balls Tynn Silk Mohair.

Colours in the picture:
1 strand Double Sunday 108m/50g - 100 % merino wool - colour #4043 - Sandnes Garn
Together with:
1 strand Tynn Silk Mohair 212m/25g - 57 % mohair, 28 % silk, 15 % wool - colour #3553 - Sandnes Garn

Techniques:
This pattern require a chainless foundation, both for the first row and to make both armholes. There is a picture guide included in the pattern, and a link to my guiding videos on YouTube.

This pattern is digital and will be sent as a pdf-file to your e-mail.

Happy crocheting ;)