The Novice Cardigan Mini – Chunky Edition is worked from the top down. This means that you begin by working the ribbed neck edge, then you work the yoke, then the body and finally the sleeves. The cardigan is worked in stockinette stitch, while the edges are worked in rib. The Novice Cardigan Mini – Chunky Edition has a round yoke, which is shaped by working 4 sets of increases evenly distributed along the yoke.
Length: 37 (39) 40 (42) 44 cm [14½ (15¼) 15¾ (16½) 17¼ inches] measured mid back
Gauge: 14 stitches x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 7 mm [no US equivalent] needles.
Needles: Circular needles: 6 mm [US10] and 7 mm [no US equivalent] / 80 cm [32 inches]; Double-pointed needles: 6 and 7 mm [US10 and no US equivalent]
Materials: 150 (150) 150 (150) 150 g Aran approx (50 g = 150 m) held together with 50 (50) 50 (50) 50-75 g Silk Mohair approx (25 g = 212 m). Note: Two strands of yarn are held together throughout (one strand of the thick yarn and one strand of silk mohair) The given yardage is the total yardage needed. 6 buttons (ø = 15 - 18 mm)
