The Haze Cardigan combines mohair and merino wool with an oversized V-neck shape to create a cosy wardrobe staple. It is knitted in an overall stockinette stitch with a double-knit or folded he from edge and 1x1 rib hem and cuffs. Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate Required Techniques: knitted cast on, backwards loop cast on, knitting flat, knitting in the round, stockinette stitch, 1x1 rib stitch, increasing, decreasing, double-knitting, picking up stitches and binding off. Language: English Fit 9 sizes (see size guide) - XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL. Ranti wears a size M. The Haze Cardigan is designed to be slightly oversized with a positive ease of 15-21cm/6-8” at the chest. The measurements for the finished cardigan can be found on the second page of the pattern (note that these measurements only apply if the correct gauge is maintained throughout). Materials The jumper is knitted using two strands of any Sport-weight yarn held together with one strand of Worsted-weight fluffy yarn. NOTE! The jumper can also be worked using three strands of yarn held together for a chunkier, heavier feel: one strand is Sport-weight yarn, and two strands are Worsted-weight yarn (as seen on the pink cardigan). Approx amounts of Sport-weight yarn: 200 (250) 250 (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 400g of Drops Baby Merino, 50g/175m. Held together with... Approx amounts of Worsted-weight fluffy yarn: 200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) 350 (350) 400g of Katia Ingenua, 50g/140m. Yarn Alternatives: Sport-weight yarn: Katia Merino Baby, Austermann Merino 160, Lana Gatto Baby Soft, HOBBII Friends Extra Fine Merino Worsted-weight fluffy yarn: Wool and the Gang Take Care Mohair, Drops Melody, Drops Brushed Silk Alpaca, Debbie Bliss Nell Suggested Needles: 3.5mm [US 4] circular needles (40-100cm/16-40" in length) 6mm [US 10] circular needles (40-100cm/16-40" in length) Extra Tools: Stitch markers, stitch holders or extra yarn, tape measure, scissors, and a tapestry needle (for weaving in ends). Gauge (after blocking): In stockinette stitch on 6mm [US 10] circular needles: 14 sts / 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4"]. In garter stitch on 3.5mm [US 4] circular needles: 16 sts / 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4"]. Size Guide Size Fit to Chest S-M-L 1 71-76cm / 28-30" XS 2 81-86cm / 32-34" S 3 91-97cm / 36-38" M 4 102-107cm / 40-42" L 5 112-117cm / 44-46" XL 6 122-127cm / 48-50" 2XL 7 132-137cm / 52-54" 3XL 8 142-147cm / 56-58" 4XL 9 152-157cm / 60-62" 5XL
