Cardigan/Knitted Jacket Gita - Sizes 36 to 42 One Size
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A
lightweight knitted piece for every season – whether worn over or under – simple, with an eye-catching collar area. Both patterns used are absolutely easy (only knit and purl stitches). The collar shaping requires a little attention. Unlike the “Margit” model, the sleeves are knitted with a sleeve cap. The length is variable.
The
illustrated pattern with stitch- and row-by-row instructions is based on a gauge of approx. 14.5 sts = approx. 10 cm with size 6.0 knitting needles. Due to the jacket’s relaxed shape and stretch, one stitch more or less is not all that crucial. So it’s no problem if 14 or 15 sts = approx. 10 cm. If your gauge differs more significantly, please choose a larger or smaller knitting needle size. The pattern does not include a knitting course, but it does include relevant link tips.
Difficulty level: medium (because of the collar shaping)
We need
225 g KidSilk by Austermann, color 40 Emerald, 75% kid mohair, 25% silk, details according to the label: needle size 3–4, 18 sts 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 in each case for the total back length knitted here of approx. 71 cm. This material is knitted with yarn held double.
You can also use yarns such as Creative Melange chunky (Rico), if the labels indicate a gauge of approx. 14 sts = approx. 10 cm with size 6.0 needles. In that case, knit with a single strand and allow for approx. 100 g more yarn (due to the jacket length and collar) than recommended on the label.
Used here: size 6.0 knitting needles, pins, measuring tape, yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, stitch markers, and possibly a row counter.