Shawlfront Cardigan by Meiju Kallio

Shawlfront Cardigan

Knitting
February 2026
Sport (12 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette st
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1455 - 3382 yards (1330 - 3093 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10)
English Finnish
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This cardigan is seamlessly constructed from the top down, using carefully placed increases to create a beautifully tailored fit. Knitted in soft alpaca yarn, it feels warm, light, and effortlessly comfortable throughout the day—perfect for the office or relaxed everyday wear. The removable I-cord tie lets you close the cardigan neatly or style it in different ways, giving you a versatile piece for many occasions.

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SIZES: #sizeinclusive
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10)
Recommended ease 6” / 15 cm.
Sample size 3.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

A. Chest circumference (collar pieces not included)
32 (36.5, 40, 43.5, 48, 51.5) (56, 59.5, 64, 68.5)” / 80 (91, 100, 109, 120, 129) (140, 149, 160, 171) cm
B. Sleeve Circumference
11.75 (11.75, 12.75. 13, 15.5, 17) (19.25, 21, 22.5, 24.75)” / 29 (29, 32, 33, 39, 43) (48, 53, 56, 62) cm
C. Armhole Depth (measured from the top of the shoulder to underarm)
7.25 (7.25, 8.25, 8.5, 10, 10.75) (12, 12.5, 13, 14)” 18 (18, 21, 21, 25, 27) (30, 32, 33, 35) cm
D. Collar Width (folded)
6” / 15 cm
E. Hem Circumference
34.5 (38.5, 42.25, 45.75, 51, 54.5) (60, 64, 68, 72.75)” / 86 (96, 105, 115, 127, 136) (150, 160, 170, 182) cm
F. Body length (from underarm)
Approx. 14” / 35 cm
G. Sleeve length
Approx. 19.5” / 50 cm

GAUGE:
22 sts and 26 rows = 4 × 4” / 10 × 10 cm in Stockinette stitch with larger (US 6 / 4 mm) needles
25 sts and 26 rows = 4 × 4” / 10 × 10 cm in ribbing with larger (US 6 / 4 mm) needles

MATERIALS:
YARN:
Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heather (100 g / 3.5 oz / 328 yds / 300 m / skein). You need approx. 5 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8) (9. 9. 10, 11) skeins or 1455 (1596, 1640, 1915, 2196, 2385) (2655, 2880, 3099, 3382) yds / 1331 (1460, 1500, 1751, 2009, 2182) (2428, 2634, 2834, 3094) m of sport-weight yarn.

NOTE, about yardage: The sample (size 3) used exactly 5 skeins. If you make a longer cardigan, your yardage may vary. For the other sizes, a 10% additional buffer has been included in the yardage calculation.

Alternative yarns:
Garnstudio Drops Alpaca (100% Alpaca)
Järbo Alpacka Solo (100% Alpaca)
Wooll Me Once Fibers Merino Sport (80% merino, 20% nylon)
Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Sport (100% Wool)

NEEDLES:
US 6 / 4 mm 40”/ 100 cm circular needle for body, sleeves and i-cord.
US 4 / 3.5 mm 40”/ 100 cm circular needle for bottom ribbing and cuffs
Adjust the needle size to get the correct gauge.

OTHER:
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders/waste yarn


KOOT:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10)
Suositeltu väljyys 15 cm.
Mallikappaleen koko 3.
VALMIIN NEULEEN MITAT
A. Rinnanympärys (kauluskappaleet eivät kuulu näihin)
80 (91, 100, 109, 120, 129) (140, 149, 160, 171) cm
B. Hihan ympärys
29 (29, 32, 33, 39, 43) (48, 53, 56, 62) cm
C. Kädentien syvyys (mitattuna olkapään ylimmästä kohdasta kainaloon)
18 (18, 21, 21, 25, 27) (30, 32, 33, 35) cm
D. Kauluksen leveys (kaksin kerroin taitettuna)
15 cm (30 cm taittamattomana)
E. Helman ympärys
86 (96, 105, 115, 127, 136) (150, 160, 170, 182) cm
F: Vartalon pituus kainalosta helmaan
35 cm
G. Sleeve length
Approx. 19.5” / 50 cm

NEULETIHEYS:
22 s ja 26 krs = 10 × 10 cm sileää neuletta kastelun jälkeen
25 s ja 26 krs = 10 × 10 cm joustinneuletta hieman venytettynä 4 mm puikoilla

MATERIAALIT:
LANKA:
Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heather (100 g / 300 m / vyyhti). Tarvitset noin 5 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8) (9. 9. 10, 11) vyyhtiä tai 1331 (1460, 1500, 1751, 2009, 2182) (2428, 2634, 2834, 3094) m sport-vahvuista lankaa.

HUOM, langanmenekistä: Mallikappale (koko 3) on neulottu tasan viidestä vyyhdistä. Jos teet pitemmän takin, tarvitset enemmän lankaa. Muille ko’oille on laskettu noin 10 % ylimääräinen lisä langanmenekkiin.

Vaihtoehtoisia lankoja:
Garnstudio Drops Alpaca (100% Alpaca)
Järbo Alpacka Solo (100% Alpaca)
Wooll Me Once Fibers Merino Sport (80% merino, 20% nylon)
Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Sport (100% Wool)

PUIKOT
4 mm / 100 cm pyöröpuikko vartaloon, hihoihin ja I-cordiin.
3.5 mm / 100 cm pyöröpuikko helman joustinneuleeseen ja hihansuun resoreihin
Valitse puikkokoko siten, että saat neuletiheyden täsmäämään.

MUUT
Päättelyneula, silmukkamerkkejä, silmukanlepuuttajat/jämälankaa