Cardigan Gita - Sizes 36 to 42 One Size

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A
knitted lightweight piece for all seasons – whether worn over or under – simple, with an eye-catching collar area. Both stitch patterns used are absolutely easy (only knit and purl stitches). The collar design requires a little
care. Unlike the “Margit” model, the sleeves are knitted with a sleeve cap. The length is variable.
The
illustrated PDF pattern with stitch- and row-by-row instructions is based on a gauge of approx. 14.5 stitches = approx. 10 cm with size 6.0 knitting needles. Because of the cardigan’s relaxed shape and stretch, one stitch more or less is not all that crucial. So it’s no problem if 14 or 15 stitches equal approx. 10 cm. If your gauge differs more significantly, please choose a larger or smaller needle size. The pattern does not include a knitting tutorial, but it does provide relevant link tips.
We need
225 g KidSilk by Austermann, color 40 Emerald, 75% kid mohair, 25% silk, details according to the ball band: needles 3–4, 18 stitches x 26 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm, hand wash, 25 g – 225 m yardage;
Alternative yarns: e.g. Kid-Seta (Schulana) or Kid Mohair/KidSilk (Adriafil) – the same amount for the total back length knitted here of approx. 71 cm. This material is knitted with two strands held together.
You can also use yarns such as Creative Melange chunky (Rico), if the ball bands indicate a gauge of approx. 14 stitches = approx. 10 cm with size 6.0 needles. In that case, knit with a single strand and allow for approx. 100 g more yarn (because of the cardigan length and collar) than recommended on the ball band.
Used here: size 6.0 knitting needles, pins, measuring tape, yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, stitch marker, possibly a row counter.