Lira Cardigan by Quail Studio

Lira Cardigan

Knitting
September 2026
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
763 - 1308 yards (698 - 1196 m)
28-30(32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62)" 71-76( 81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-157) cm
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From the Knit Rowan website:
Knitted using Chunky Wool, this versatile cardigan is designed for both comfort and style. A twisted rib on the borders, cuffs and collar adds a stylish touch to this classic cardigan that you can choose to wear open and relaxed or cinched in at the waist with an i-cord belt. Available in a choice of two colourways.


Cardigan body is worked in one piece in rows on circular needles, then divided at armholes for back and fronts. Once shoulders are joined, the sleeves are picked up from the body and worked down to cuffs.

You will also need size US 10.5 (6.5 mm) circular needles in a length at least 40(40, 40, 48, 48, 48, 48, 64, 64)“ 100( 100, 100, 120, 120, 120, 120, 160, 160) cm.
You will also need a size US 10.5(6.5 mm) circular needle measuring 16” (40 cm), or a set of double pointed needles, as desired, for the sleeves.

Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: 39.25 ( 43025, 47.25, 51.5, 55, 59, 63, 67, 70.75)
Finished length: 21.25( 22, 22.75, 23.5, 24.5, 25.25, 25.5, 26.5, 26.75)“ 54( 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 65, 67, 68) cm
Sleeve seam:17.25( 17.25, 17.25, 17.75, 17.75, 17.75, 17.75, 17.75, 17.75)” 44( 44, 44, 45, 45, 45, 45, 45, 45) cm

Yarn used:
Mode at Rowan Chunky Wool
Shown in both shades 024 Rosewood and 018 Palm: 7(8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12) balls

Note:

  • Pattern MIP123 contains the English version only.
  • Pattern MIPT123 contains translations into French, German, Italian and Spanish.
  • Translations in Danish, Dutch and Swedish are available through Knit Rowan’s digital download only.

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