Hue Shift is a canvas for self-expression through colour. This colour-block cardigan with romantic balloon sleeves is the garment you put on to elevate an otherwise simple look!

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Recommended ease: 4–6.5” / 10–15 cm of positive ease. 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference (worn closed): 33.5 (37.5, 41.5, 45.25, 49.5) (53.25, 57, 61, 65.25, 69)“ / 85 (95, 105.5, 115, 126) (135, 145, 155, 165.5, 175) cm.

Shoulder Width: 4 (4, 4.25, 4.75, 4.75) (4.75, 5, 5, 5.25, 5.5)“ / 10 (10, 11, 12, 12) (12, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14) cm.

Armhole Depth: 7.25 (7.5, 7.75, 8.75, 9.25) (9.75, 9.75, 10.5, 10.75, 11.75)“ / 18.5 (19, 19.5, 22.5, 23.5) (24.5, 24.5, 27, 27.5, 30) cm. 

Total Length (from centre back): 21.75 (21.75, 21.5, 22.75, 23) (22.75, 22.75, 23.5, 23.5, 24.5)“ / 55 (55, 54.5, 57.5, 58.5) (58, 58, 59.5, 60, 62.5) cm.

Body Length (from underarm to bottom edge): 12.5 (12.25, 11.75, 11.75, 11.75) (11, 11, 10.75, 10.75, 10.75)“ / 32 (31, 30, 30, 30) (28, 28, 27, 27, 27) cm.

Upper Sleeve Circumference: 12 (13, 14.5, 15.75, 16.75) (18, 19.5, 20.75, 22.5, 23.5)“ / 30.5 (33, 36.5, 40, 42.5) (45.5, 49.5, 53, 57, 60) cm.

Sleeve Length from Underarm: 18.25” / 46.5 cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Ombelle by Fonty (75% kid mohair, 20% wool, 5% polyamide, 159 yds / 145 m – 50 g).
C1: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) balls in the colourway 2028 (sea foam) 
C2: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) balls in the colourway 2009 (pale peach).
C3: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls in the colourway 2022 (purple).

Or approx the foll. amounts of sport- or DK-weight fluffy yarn:
C1: 350 (385, 420, 490, 530) (565, 620, 675, 725, 790) yds / 320 (350, 385, 445, 485) (515, 565, 615, 660, 720) m.
C2: 340 (375, 410, 475, 520) (550, 600, 655, 705, 770) yds / 310 (340, 375, 435, 475) (500, 550, 600, 645, 705) m.
C3: 105 (115, 125, 150, 160) (170, 185, 200, 215, 235) yds / 95 (105, 115, 135, 145) (155, 170, 180, 195, 215) m.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Ballerina Chunky Mohair by Sandnes Garn or Melody by Garnstudio Drops.

Needles: US 6 / 4 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles (for body), US 4 / 3.5 mm 32–40” / 80 cm–100 cm circular needles (for ribbing), US 2.5 / 3 mm 24” / 60 cm or 32”/ 80 cm circular needles (for cuffs).

Notions: 5 (5, 5, 5, 5) (7, 7, 7, 7) x 18 mm buttons, locking stitch markers, stitch holder or scrap yarn.

GAUGE
17 sts x 26 rounds and rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION
This cardigan has a top-down construction and is worked mostly in Stockinette Stitch. The pattern starts by working the back, the fronts are then picked up from the CO edge of the back piece and worked separately. Later they are joined with the back and worked down to the 1 x 1 Rib hem. Stitches are picked up for the sleeves, which are shaped with short rows for a better fit. The sleeves have balloon shaping before the cuffs, with decreases then worked before the ribbing. Button bands are picked up and worked in 1 x 1 Rib with buttonholes.