Butterfly Kimono Cardigan
Difficulty: Intermediate
Butterfly Kimono Cardigan is inspired by traditional kimono design. Cardigan is intended for a loose, relaxing fit with extra
big sleeves, which creates a butterfly effect.The wide neckline enhances feminine sense. It is a good piece to have during spring time and can be wore with or without belt.
The cardigan is worked from top down major in seed stitch with one strand of wool for body and one strand of fluff mohair for collar and front edges.
SIZES
1 (2) 3
MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 100 cm, (110 cm), 130 cm [39 inches, (43 inches), 51 inches]
Length: 56 cm, (61 cm), 66 cm [22 inches, (24 inches), 26 inches] - Measured from mid-back
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
6 mm [US 10] circular needles ( 80 and 100 cm [32 and 40 inches] )
GAUGE
In stocking stitch using 6 mm [US 10] needles - NORO Wool
14 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
SIZE GUIDE
Butterfly Kimono Cardigan is designed to have a positive ease of approx. 5-10 cm [ 2-4 inches]. Size 1, (2), 3 are intended for a bust circumference of 90 cm -95 cm [35 inches - 37 inches], (100 cm - 105 cm [39 inches - 41 inches]), 120 cm - 125 cm [47 inches - 49 inches]
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
400gr. (600gr.) 600gr. NORO, Ito 100% Wool, 200 gr. / 400 m - Kure
100gr. (100gr.) 100gr. Hip Knit Shop, Fluff Mohair and Wool Blend, 50 gr. / 100 m - Snow
Knit the cardigan body and sleeves with one strand of Ito Wool. Collar and front two pieces are knitted with one strand of Fluff Mohair and
Wool Blend. It is highly encourage to have your own yarn choices and use the material calculation as guidance.