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COSMINA CARDIGAN 

 

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Prepare to immerse yourself in mystery and wonder, as you embark on a uniquely tactile
 knitting voyage. 
 


Combining the smooth fluidity of unspun Nutiden, with the textured structure of Varv, Cosmina is a multi-sensory interpretation of the traditional colourwork yoke.

A front-back reversible design, this garment can be worn either as a cardigan, or as a pullover with buttons down the back, for an added layer of unexpectedness. Instructions for a pullover-only version are also provided.

Are you ready for Cosmina? Ground control, we are commencing countdown!

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MATERIALS & INFORMATION

YARN
Höner och Eir Nutiden, held double
and Höner och Eir Varv in Lagom-weight


YARN QUANTITIES

Nutiden BC: up to 400 (400, 500, 500, 500, 600, 600) g

Nutiden CC: up to 100g

VARV Lagom BC: up to 100g

Varv Lagom CC: up to 100g



SIZE 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
bodice circumference of garment with button bands closed:
96cm/ 38.5” (105cm/ 42.25”, 116cm/ 46.5”, 127cm/ 50.75”, 140cm/ 56.25”, 151cm/ 60.5”, 164cm/ 65.75”)

FIT
designed to be worn with approximately 15cm/ 6” of ease,
or as preferred

GAUGE
15 sts x 18 rounds in Nutiden
9 sts x 18 rows in Varv



NEEDLES

circular needle, 6mm in diameter
or as needed to meet gauge

NOTIONS

measuring tape, tapestry needle;

optional: buttons 25mm in diameter (6 or as needed);
sewing needle and colour-matched thread



SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

stranded colourwork; steeking (optional)



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SAMPLES INFO

white & taupe sample
Size 4
shown with Elsie Beanie and Furasta Beanie

teal and burgundy sample
Size 3
shown with Astra Hat
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Additional Notes on Nutiden and Gauge
With its gauge of 15 sts per 10cm, this pattern is best suited for the more recent (thicker) batches of Nutiden. If you want to use an older batch form several years ago that is particularly thin, consider holding the yarn triple if the gauge is too loose. Alternatively, changing the Nutiden gauge to 16 or even 17 sts per 10cm, and going up a size in stitch counts, should work fine. (If doing this, however, be sure to follow the yoke measurement instructions for your original size!)