Lia Cardigan 2502-02 | Printed Knitting Pattern

The Lia Cardigan is worked from the top down in Sandnes Garn Double Sunday.

The back is worked first, back and forth, using short rows and increases to shape the sloping shoulders. It is then continued in stocking stitch with increases for the armholes. Stitches are picked up at each shoulder for the fronts, which are worked separately with increases to shape the neckline.

The fronts and back are then joined and worked back and forth in stocking stitch, finishing with ribbing. Stitches are picked up around each armhole for the sleeves, which are shaped with short rows before being worked in the round and finished with ribbing. Finally, the front bands and neckband are worked.

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

Finished bust circumference: 97 (102) 107 (113) 120 (129) 139 cm [38¼ (40¼) 42¼ (44½) 47¼ (50¾) 54¾ in]

Length: 52 (54) 56 (58) 59 (60) 62 cm [20½ (21¼) 22 (22¾) 23¼ (23½) 24½ in]

Sleeve length: 23 cm [9 in], or desired length

The model is 174 cm tall and wears a size M.

The measurements given are for the finished garment. We recommend measuring a favourite cardigan or garment to help you choose the size and amount of ease you prefer.

Gauge: 23 sts = 10 cm

Recommended needles: 3 mm and 3.5 mm knitting needles

Materials: Sandnes Garn Double Sunday

Double Sunday: 9 (10) 11 (12) 13 (14) 16 balls

Suggested knitting needles: 32in 3mm and 3.5mm for body, 16in 3mm and 3.5mm for sleeves.

The yarn quantities are based on the measurements given above. If you choose to make the body or sleeves longer, additional yarn may be required.

Once finished, wash the cardigan, lay it flat and shape it to the finished measurements before allowing it to dry.

Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ Medium

Read more about the degree of difficulty here

Techniques used in this pattern: M1R, M1L (knit and purl), German Short Rows and Italian Cast Off.

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