The Daphnis Cardigan features a tied closure, an asymmetrical, wrapped fit and wider, flowy sleeves, that are still practical in day-to-day life. The cardigan is worked top down using a saddle shoulder technique. The neckline is formed with increases. The sleeves are put on hold after finishing the top part and the body is worked straight down. The opening edge and hem are finished with one long i-cord cast off. Afterwards, the sleeve stitches are put back on the needle and the sleeves are worked in the round, with some increases starting at the elbow. The sleeves are also finished using an i-cord cast-off. At the end, i-cord straps are sewn to the cardigan to create the closure.

Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
To fit bust circumference: 75 (85) 95 (105) 115 (125) 135 (145) cm / 30 (34) 38 (42) 46 (50) 54 (58)’’
Bust circumference cardigan: 80 (90) 100 (110) 120 (130) 140 (150) cm / 31.5 (35.5) 39.25 (43.25) 47.25 (51.25) 55 (59)’’
When in between sizes, I recommend sizing up for a modern oversized look.
Positive ease: 5 cm / 2’’
Needles:
4.0 mm (US 6) circular needle with cable length approx. your bust circumference minus 10 cm / 4’’ for the body and sleeves
4.0 mm (US 6) circular needle with a long cable length of at least 100 cm / 40’’ for the i-cord border.
3.0 mm (US 2.5) DPNs for the ties.
3.0 mm (US D) crochet hook.
Or needle size needed to achieve gauge.
Gauge: 20 sts x 32 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4’’ x 4’’ using 4.0 mm (US 6) needles in stockinette stitch after washing and blocking.
Yarn:
150 (200) 200 (200) 250 (300) 350 (350) g
Trio 1 by Isager
+
200 (250) 300 (300) 350 (400) 400 (450) g
Alpaca 2 by Isager
both yarns are held together
Materials:
Stitch markers, darning needle.

I am wearing Size 4 with a positive ease of about 20 cm / 8”.