This cardigan is a combination of mitered square and bias stitch patterns. The cardigan is almost “seamless”. It means you have to seam only the sleeve’s side seams (they worked flat).
Sizes: S ( M, L, XL, XXL) fits approximate bust measurement 34-36 ( 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52)”/ 85-90 (95-100, 105-110, 115-120, 125-130)cm
Finished Dimensions
18 ( 20, 22, 24, 26)“ 45 ( 50, 55, 60, 65) cm back width at bust
Note: The sizing is given as the width of the back; the fronts will drape when worn and therefore the total circumference of the garment is variable.
Yarn: Silk Garden Sock yarn of “Noro” ( 40% wool, 25% silk, 25% polyamide, 10% mohair/ 100g/3.53 oz - 330yds/300m) 5( 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins or you will need 1366 ( 1498, 1683, 1868, 2086) yards/ 1242 ( 1362, 1530, 1698, 1896) m of any fingering yarn preferably self-striping.
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4’/10 cm in stockinette stitch knitted flat (alternate knit and purl rows).
Note: the raw gauge in this pattern is important as the stitch gauge.