The Grete Cardigan (pdf)

Sizes: S-M-L-XL-XXL

Total length: 60-62-64-66-68 cm

Arm length: 46-47-48-49-50 cm

Bust circumference: 95-102-108-115-121 cm

Gauge: 25 stitches per 10 cm/4 inches

Remember that needle sizes are only recommendations. It is recommended to knit a swatch to be certain that your gauge is correct.

Recommended needles:

• Double Pointed Needles 3 mm and 3.5 mm/US2 and 4
• 80 cm/32 inch circular needles 3 and 3.5 mm/US2 and 4
• A shorter circular needle 3 mm/US2

The cardigan is knit on circular needles from the bottom up,and the decreases are evenly spaced around the yoke.

Yarn: Alpakka Forte by Dale Garn (80 % Alpaca and 20 % Nylon. 50 g = 133 meters)

Yarn Requirements:

Main Color: 8-9-10-10-11 balls

Contrast Color 1: 2-2-2-3-3 balls

Contrast Color 2: 1 ball all sizes

Contrast Color 3: 1 ball all sizes