The Moonbow Cardigan is a breezy oversized cardigan with a delicate tie closure. It is knitted with double-stranded alpaca-silk yarn, giving it an especially light and flowing texture. The cardigan is worked seamlessly in one piece, from the top down: You begin at the upper back, then pick up stitches along the cast-on edge to shape the front pieces, then join all sections to work the body in one piece to the desired length. The sleeves are picked up and knitted directly, with no seaming required. A modern and flexible project that can be easily customized. Whether you choose soft pastels, bold colors, or neutral tones – the Moonbow shines in every shade, like a gentle rainbow in the moonlight.

/ Language: ENGLISH, GERMAN

/ Skill level: Intermediate

/ Sizes
2XS (75–80 cm / 29½–31½“)

XS (80–85 cm / 31½–33½”)

S (85–90 cm / 33½–35½“)

M (90–95 cm / 35½–37½”)

L (95–100 cm / 37½–39½“)_

XL (100–110 cm / 39½–43¼”)

2XL (110–120 cm / 43¼–47¼“)

3XL (120–130 cm / 47¼–51¼”)

4XL (130–140 cm / 51¼–55”)

5XL (140–150 cm / 55–59”)

/ Finished garment measurements
Bust: 

2XS: 96 cm (XS: 102 cm, S: 108 cm, M: 114 cm)
(L: 120 cm, XL: 130 cm, 2XL: 140 cm) 

(3XL: 150 cm, 4XL: 160 cm, 5XL: 170 cm)

The cardigan is designed with 16–30 cm / 6¼–11¾“ positive ease.

Shown in size M with a 90 cm / 35½” bust (approx. 24 cm / 9½“ positive ease).

Length: 2XS: 42 cm (XS: 43 cm, S: 44 cm, M: 45 cm)
(L: 46 cm, XL: 48 cm, 2XL: 50 cm) 

(3XL: 52 cm, 4XL: 54 cm, 5XL: 56 cm)
For a longer fit, there can be added more rows to the body.

/ Yarn

‚Brushed Alpaca Silk‘ by Drops 140 m / 153 yd per 25 g, held double
or any similar yarn (e.g. ‚Setasuri‘ by Lana Grossa 212 m / 232 yd per 25 g, held triple)

/ Total yarn amount

2XS–M: 250 g (1400 m / 1530 yd)

L: 300 g (1680 m / 1840 yd)

XL: 350 g (1960 m / 2140 yd)

2XL: 400 g (2240 m / 2450 yd)

3XL: 450 g (2520 m / 2760 yd)

4XL: 500 g (2800 m / 3060 yd)

5XL: 550 g (3080 m / 3370 yd)

/Needles
6 mm (US 10) circular needles (40 cm / 16” or DPNs and 80–100 cm / 32–40“)

/ Gauge
13 stitches × 20 rounds = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 inches) 
in stockinette stitch on 6 mm (US 10) needles, held double, measured after washing

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This pattern is for private use only. It may not be altered or resold. The pieces knitted from this pattern may not be sold.