The Claudia Cardigan is a lightweight versatile piece. It can be worn alone as a shirt or layered as a cardigan. The cardigan is made using wool and mohair for a luxurious feel. The Claudia Cardigan is the perfect wardrobe staple for all year round.

Sizes
(XS, S, M)(L, XL, XXL)
The sizes correspond with a bust circumference of (80-85, 85-90, 90-95)(95-100, 100-110, 110-120) cm or approx. (31.5-33.5, 33.5-35.5, 35.5-37.5)(37.5-39.5, 39.5-43.5, 43.5-47.25) inches.

Measurements
The Claudia Cardigan is designed with 5-10 cm / 2-4 inches of positive ease. You should choose a size with a circumference 5-10 cm / 2-4 inches larger than your bust circumference. This provides a snug fit with a small amount of room. If you would like a more oversized fit I recommend sizing up.

Circumference (86, 91, 96)(101, 112, 119) cm / approx. (34, 36, 38)(40, 44, 47) inches.
Length (28, 28, 30)(30, 33, 33) cm / approx. (11, 11, 12)(12, 13, 13) inches.
Sleeve Length 56 cm / 22 inches all sizes.

Gauge
26 sts x 34 rows = 10x10 cm / 4x4 inches blocked in stockinette stitch.

Needles
3.5mm 80-100 cm circular needles for body
3.5mm 40 cm / DPNs / longer cable for magic loop for the sleeves
3mm 40 cm / DPNs / longer cable for magic loop for the sleeve ribbing
3mm 80-100 cm circular needles for ribbed trim and button band

Notions
Tapestry needle
Stitch wire/ scrap yarn
Stitch markers
6 buttons with approx. 15mm diameter

Yarn
Sample is knit using Drops Flora shade Pistachio held together with Drops Kid Silk shade Apple Green.

You will need (200, 200, 275)(325, 350, 375) g of Drops Flora and (100, 100, 125)(150, 175, 200) g of Drops Kid Silk

Yarn Alternatives
Here are some alternative yarns you can use. Remember to check your gauge first as these yarns may affect it. The cardigan is knit using 1 stand of fingering weight yarn with 1 strand of lace weight yarn for an overall sport weight.

Isager Alpaca 2 (50% alpaca, 50% wool)
Sandnes Garn Babyull Lanett (100% merino wool)
Knitting for Olive Merino (100% merino wool)
Drops Nord (45% alpaca, 30% polyamide, 25% wool)

Isager Silk Mohair (75% super kid mohair, 25% silk)
Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (57% mohair, 15% wool, 28% silk)
Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk)
Lang Yarns Lace (58% mohair, 42% silk)