The Pluma Cardigan is the perfect warm hug for any occasion. It is designed with an oversized fit perfect for layering and a slouchy style neckline for a relaxed feel. The sleeves are wide with decreases to taper them at the cuff. Using a fingering weight yarn paired with a brushed alpaca silk, the fabric becomes light and breathable while still keeping you warm. Its all-over broken rib stitch gives an elegant structure and feel to the cardigan. Dress this cardigan up by pairing it with a dress or skirt, or go for a casual outfit with jeans.

Sizes:
(XS, S, M)(L, XL, XXL)
The sizes correspond with a bust circumference of (80-85, 85-90, 90-95)(95-100, 100-110, 110-120) cm or approx. (31.5-33.5, 33.5-35.5, 35.5-37.5)(37.5-39.5, 39.5-43.5, 43.5-47.25) inches.

Measurements:
The Pluma Cardigan is designed to have an oversized fit with about 20-30 cm / 8-12 inches of positive ease. I recommend choosing a size that is about that much larger than your bust circumference.

Garment bust circumference: (106, 112, 120)(125, 135, 142) cm or approx. (42, 44, 47)(49, 53, 56) inches.
Garment length from underarm: (25, 25, 25)(25, 30, 30) cm or approx. (10, 10, 10)(10, 12, 12) inches (or desired length).

Gauge:
22 sts x 30 rows = 10x10cm / 4x4 inches unblocked in 1x1 broken rib stitch pattern.
19 sts x 24 rows = 10x10cm / 4x4 inches blocked in 1x1 broken rib stitch pattern.

Needles:
4mm 80-100cm circular needles for the body.
4mm 40-60cm circular needles/DPNs/longer needle for magic loop for the sleeves.
3.5mm 80-100cm needles for the neck trim.

Notions:
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, needle and thread, stitch wire/scrap yarn.
5 buttons with a diameter of approx. 2.5 cm.

Yarn:
Sample is knit using Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk held together with Drops Flora both in the shade Tangerine.

You will need (200, 200, 225)(250, 250, 275) g of Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk and (250, 250, 300)(300, 350, 400) g of Drops Flora.

Yarn Suggestions and Alternatives:
The total yarn weight is DK. I recommend holding 1 strand of fingering weight yarn with 1 strand of chunky weight brushed alpaca or mohair yarn. However you can alternatively hold together 2 strands of lace weight mohair with 1 strand of fingering weight yarn.

Recommended Yarn:
Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (23% silk, 77% alpaca)
Lana Grossa Setasuri (69% alpaca, 31% silk)
We Are Knitters Touch Me Mohair (54% alpaca, 24% silk, 22% mohair)
Isager Soft Fine (63% alpaca, 26% silk, 11% yak)
Biches & Bûches Le Gros Silk & Mohair (28% silk, 72% mohair)

held together with:

Drops Fabel (75% wool, 25% polyamide)
Drops Flora (65% wool, 35% alpaca)
Sandnes Garn Sunday (100% merino wool)
Isager Alpaca 2 (50% alpaca, 50% wool)
Sandnes Garn Sisu (80% wool, 20% nylon)
Knitting for Olive Merino (100% merino wool)