Teahouse Cardigan by MINGBI LUO

Teahouse Cardigan

Knitting
July 2022
yarn held together
Light Fingering
+ Light Fingering
= Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
1722 - 3445 yards (1575 - 3150 m)
1 (2) 3
English
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Difficulty: Beginner

Teahouse Cardigan is inspired by traditional tea ceremony. When people gathering together, the teahouse, the yukata (kimono) and the ceremony create a peaceful and Zen atmosphere.
The cardigan is worked in one piece with three sections in garter stitch.There is no increasing and decreasing, which makes Teahouse cardigan a true relaxing project.

SIZES
1 (2) 3

MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 110 cm, (120 cm), 140 cm
43.3 inches, (47.3 inches), 55 inches
Length: 55 cm, (60 cm), 65 cm
21.6 inches, (23.6 inches), 25.6 inches - Measure from center back

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3 mm US 2.5 circular needles (80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )

GAUGE
In stocking stitch using 3 mm US 2.5 needles
28 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SIZE GUIDE
Teahouse cardigan is designed to be oversized in fit. Calculate a positive ease of approx. 15-25 cm 5.9-9.8 inches in related to your bust. Size 1 (2) 3 are intended for a bust circumference of 85-95 (95-105) 115-125 cm 33.5-37.4 (37.4-41.3) 45.3-49.2 inches.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
Back Section
150gr. (200gr.) 300gr.
Isager,Trio 50 gr. / 350 m - Linen

Collar/Front Section
150gr. (200gr.) 300gr.
Isager,Trio 50 gr. / 350 m - Khaki

Bottom Section
150gr. (200gr.) 300gr.
Isager,Trio 50 gr. / 350 m - Granite

All sections are knitted with two strands of Trio yarn on 3 mm US 2.5 needle. Please calculate more meters for the bottom section if you prefer a longer cardigan.

Alternatives
Any silk / cotton / linen light fingering (2 strands of yarn holding together) to fingering yarn (1 strand of yarn) would be a good choice