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Eira Cardigan
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The Eira Cardigan is features a cropped length, it’s knitted by starting at the back from the top down to the base of the armholes. Then, both fronts are picked up and knitted separately to the armhole, and then the front and back are joined and knitted in flat down to the hem. Pick up and knit for the sleeves, then pick up and knit for the front bands and the neckband.
Gauge
-One strand of fingering weight mohair with 5 mm (US 8) needle :
19 sts and 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in stockinette stitch after blocking
-Two strands of fingering weight yarn held together with 4 mm (US 6) needle :
24 sts and 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in twisted rib after blocking
Recommended ease : 0~30cm/0~12”
Size:
1 (2, 3)(4, 5, 6) Sample is shown in size 1 with 25cm/10” positive ease.
Finished bust circumference:
108 (117, 125)(140, 148, 157)cm/43 (46, 49)(55, 58, 62)”
Yarn:
The main body is worked with a single strand of fingering weight mohair yarn (MC) using larger needles to create a light and airy fabric. For the ribbed edges, two strands of fingering weight yarn (CC) are held together to give a more structured and firm finish.
Yardage is calculated based on the long-sleeve version.
MC: Moondrake Co, UV Stardust Cloud, 42% Merino, 32% Alpaca, 18% Nylon, 8% Linen, 100g=400m/437yds. Color way: Rose Quartz
1.5 (2, 2.5)(3, 4, 5) Skeins. Approx. 600 (800, 1000)(1200, 1600, 2000) m/656 (874, 1093)(1311, 1748, 2185) yds.
CC: Moondrake Co, Ultraviolet Stardust, 85% Merino, 15% Nylon, 100g=400m/437yds. Color way: Rose Quartz 0.8 (1, 1.5)(2, 2.5, 3) Skein. Approx. 320 (400, 600)(800, 1000, 1200) m/350 (437, 656)(874, 1093, 1311) yds.
This cardigan features a cropped length. If you wish to lengthen the body, please note thatadditional yarn will be required.
Needles:
5 mm (US 8) for the body and sleeves. 4 mm (US 6) for the hem, the front bands, the neckband
and the cuffs. (Use circular needles ranging from 40 to 120 cm according to the requirements
of each section)
Other Materials:
Stitch markers, stitch holder cord or waste yarn, 4 or more buttons with a diameter of 18 mm.
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- First published: July 2025
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