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The Tutka cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down flat, then the sleeves are picked up and worked in the round. Short rows are worked to raise the back neck and improve the fit and the button bands are worked simultaneously with the body. Lace and bobble details and a loose gauge make this a sweet, lightweight sweater in spite of the heavier yarn used. The length of the body and sleeves is easily adjustable to your preference.
I chose to use worsted weight for my sample, but this pattern is very adaptable to different yarn weights, as long as gauge is met there is so much room to play around with different yarns!

MATERIALS
Yarn:
The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers
Reminisce Worsted
100% Non-Superwash Mountain Merino
210 yards 192 m 100g
worsted weight

Color used in sample:
Many Moons

Needles:
Note that needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge.

Ribbing: US 7 4.5 mm
Main: US 8 5.0 mm

Notions: Stitch Markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, row counter (optional), 1” buttons- 8 for standard length, 6 for cropped- and needle and thread to sew buttons on

Gauge:
16 sts and 24 rows = 4” 10 cm in stockinette on main needles after blocking

12.5 sts and 19 rows = 4” 10 cm in lace pattern (yoke and eyelet chart) on main needles after blocking

Note- You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the design is worked both in the round and flat. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9, 10}
Recommended ease: 2-4” 5-10 cm of positive ease at the bust. Length is easily adjusted to suit the knitter’s preference. Sample shown is a size 2 worn with 4” 10 cm of positive ease on a 36” 91.5 cm bust. See full fit details on page 6.

Finished bust circumference: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56) {60, 64, 68, 72}“ 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142) {152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 183} cm

Yardage: Please note that yardage is estimated, and can vary between knitters. Yardage given reflects the highest amount used by test knitters plus an additional amount for swatching and slight variations. Amount given is for standard length.

1018 (1131, 1245, 1357, 1470, 1584) {1697 1809, 1923, 2036} yards
931 (1034, 1138, 1241, 1344, 1448) {1551, 1654, 1758, 1861} meters