The Novice Cardigan – Mohair Edition is worked from the top down. This means that you begin by working the ribbed neck edge, then you work the yoke, then the body and finally the sleeves. The cardigan is worked in stockinette stitch, while the edges are worked in rib. The Novice Cardigan – Mohair Edition has a round yoke, which is shaped by working 4 sets of increases evenly distributed along the yoke.

Size Guide and Measurements

Please note that knitting to the correct gauge is essential to end up with a garment that has the measurements given in the pattern.

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

Bust circumference: 96 (100) 105 (111) 120 (129) 140 (151) 161 cm [37¾ (39¼) 41¼ (43¾) 47¼ (50¾) 55 (59½) 63¼ inches]

Length: 52 (54) 56 (58) 59 (60) 61 (62) 63 cm [20½ (21¼) 22 (22¾) 23¼ (23½) 24 (24½) 24¾ inches] measured mid back

Gauge: 21 stitches x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 4 mm [US6] needles with 2 strands of silk mohair held together

Needles: Circular needles: 3.5 mm [US4] / 80 cm [32 inches], 4 mm [US6] / 40 and 80 and/or 100 cm [16 and 32 and/or 40 inches]. Double-pointed needles: 3.5 mm [US4].

Yarn: 200 (200-225) 225 (250) 250 (275) 300 (325) 350-375 g Silk Mohair by Isager Yarn (25 g = 212 m [232 yds]) or similar. Note: Two strands of yarn are held together throughout. The given yardage amounts are the total yardage needed. 9 buttons (ø = 15 mm).