Pattern Cardigan *Magico* (knitted)

A versatile pattern for a seamless, multidirectional cardigan, designed by Birgit Freyer.

This pattern shows you how to knit a stunning cardigan that can be worked in any individual size. Its special construction showcases the colourways of variegated yarns perfectly.

The cardigan *Magico* is worked in several directions and looks really impressive - a true eyecatcher. Its special shape is flattering to every body shape. The cardigan is worked in one piece and has no seams. The pattern describes how to work it in all individual sizes, The pattern contains charts.

Please note: This pattern contains detailed instructions about the construction and shaping, as well as charts for the ridges and eyelet rows. The distribution of the ridges and eyelet rows is up to your choice. On the last page of the pattern, you will find detailed examples.

The pattern (a pdf file) contains 8 pages, including a photo of the cardigan, schematic drawings, charts, a spreadsheet and detailed explanations about the construction and shaping of the garment.

The level of difficulty is 3-4 (of 5).

Required skills:

• working from charts
• reading schematic drawings
• basic stitches: knit, purl, yarn over, increases and decreases (explained in the pattern)
• knitting in rows and in the round

Size: For all sizes - the cardigan is fitted individually.

Original Yarn: Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Stärke 6 (400 m / 437 yd per 150 g)
Alternative yarn recommendation: Filace Moira (350 m / 383 yd per 100 g)
Yardage (Zauberball Stärke 6): depending on size, approx. - children up to size 98 = 1 ball, 104-134 = 2 balls, women's size S/M (36-42) = 3 balls, L/XL (44-50) = 4 balls. One ball more per four sizes.
Yardage (Filace Moira): depending on size - children up to size 98 = 100 g, 104-116 = 150 g, 122-134 = 200 g. Women's sizes: 36/38 (S) = 300 g, 40/42 (M) = 350 g, 44/46 (L) = 400 g, per double size 50 g more.
Needle size: 4.5 to 5.0 mm (US size 7 to 8, UK size 7 to 6)

Notions: stitch markers, contrasting thread (or additional cables from interchangeable needle systems) to place stitches on hold, scissors, needle for sewing in threads.