Sora Cardigan by Athene Knitwear

Sora Cardigan

Knitting
September 2026
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Lace
+ Fingering
= Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1312 - 1969 yards (1200 - 1800 m)
Sizes: 3XS (2XS) XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Danish English
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About Sora Cardigan:

The Sora Cardigan takes its name from the Japanese word for “sky” and plays with a dreamy expression. The straight yet softly undulating details resemble clouds drifting across the sky, giving the sweater a light and elegant look.

The following colors and yarns have been used for the versions shown in these pictures:
Light blue: Knitted with no. 4 and no. 10 in Sky Blue.
Brown: Knitted with no. 4 and no. 10 in Coffee Brown.
Bordeaux: Knitted with no. 4 and no. 10 in Wine Red.
Navy: Knitted with no. 4 and no. 13 in Navy Blue.
Light pink: Knitted with no. 4 and no. 21 in Cherry Blossom.*

Size guide:

This sweater is designed to have approximately 10-22 cm 4-8.5 inches of positive ease compared to your bust measurement, depending on your desired fit.

Sizes: 3XS (2XS) XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Fit (after wash):

Bust circumference: 97 (104) 112 (117) 122 (124) 128 (131) 135 (139) 142 cm. 38.2 (40.9) 44.1 (46.1) 48.0 (48.8) 50.4 (51.6) 53.1 (54.7) 55.9 inch.
Sleeves (measured from the armhole down to the hem): approx. 46-49 cm 18.11-19.29 inches.
Body (measured from the cast-on edge at the back down to the hem) 58-59 cm. 22.8–23.2
Width: 49 (52) 56 (59) 61 (62) 64 (66) 68 (70) 71 cm. 19.3 (20.5) 22 (43.2) 24 (24.4) 25.2 (26) 26.8 (27.6) 28 inch
Gauge: 22 stitches x 30 rows on needle 4 mm US size 6 in stockinette knit = 10 cm x 10 cm 3.94 x 3.94 inch.

Recommended needles: Circular needle 4 mm US size 6nd 80 or 100 cm) 15.75 and 31.5 or 39.37 inches.

Materiales: 1 strand of Önling no. 4 (50 g = approx. 200 m) can be held together with med 1 strand of Önling no. 10 (25 g = approx. 210 m).

or 1 strand of Önling no. 4 (50 g = approx. 200 m) can be held together with 1 strand of Önling no. 13 (80 g = approx. 1600 m).

or 1 strand of Önling no. 4 (50 g = ca. 200 m) can be held together with 1 strand of Önling no. 21 (50 g = ca. 195 m).

or 1 strand of Önling no. 20 (50 g = approx. 225 m) can be held together with 1 strand of Önling no. 10 (25 g = approx. 210 m).

Yarn recommendation: 300 (300) 300-350 (300-350) 350 (350-400) 350-400 (400) 400 (400-450) 400-450 g Önling no. 4. Find Önling no. 4 here.

or 250-300 (250-300) 300-350 (300-350) 300-350 (300-350) 350-400 (350-400) 350-400 (400) 400 g Önling no. 20. Find Önling no. 20 here.

can be held together with 150 (150) 150-175 (150-175) 175 (175-200) 175-200 (200) 200 (200-225) 200-225 g Önling no. 10. Find Önling no. 10 here.

or can be held together with 80 (80) 80 (80) 80 (80) 80 (80) 80 (80-160) 80-160 g Önling no. 13. Find Önling no. 13 here.

or can be held together with 300 (300) 300-350 (300-350) 350 (350-400) 350-400 (400) 400 (400-450) 400-450 g Önling no. 21. Find Önling no. 21 here.

See www.atheneknitwear.com for more yarn alternatives and recommendations for the Sora Sweater.

Difficulty: 3 out of 5 stars.