Felix Cardigan PDF

The Felix Cardigan by Amy Christoffers is a cropped top down raglan cardigan with an eyelet motif incorporated into the raglan increases. This was designed to be the perfect sweater to wear layered over tunics and dresses, I like it with waisted pants as well. I suggest putting all the stitches on waste yarn and trying the sweater on before you begin the ribbing to be sure you have a length you will like and will enjoy wearing. This is a very easy and very quick knit with worsted/light aran weight yarn worked at a relaxed open gauge. The mohair blend yarn drapes beautifully and will bloom when washed filling in the fabric of the airy gauge. The cardigan version is written to be worked back and forth in rows, the neck is shaped with short rows, the body and sleeves are divided after the yoke shaping. The body is worked back and forth in rows, the sleeves are worked in the round. The body of the cardigan is 1” longer than that of the Felix Pullover  - please note the body can be made any length but plan to purchase more yarn. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 39 (43 ½, 48, 52 ½, 57)” around chest at underarm 22 (24, 25, 27, 28)” from right front cast on to right neck edge. Shown in size 43 1/3, worn with 7” of positive ease. Selecting the correct amount of ease is a very personal, please choose a size based on your own preferences, a range between 2 to 10” of ease is suggested for this garment. If choosing to knit this with less ease for a more fitted look please review the measurements on the last page and consider adding more length to the body and plan your yarn purchasing accordingly. GAUGE: 14 stitches and 20 rows = 4" x 4" in Stockinette stitch with larger needles MATERIALS: 700 (800, 900, 1000, 1100) yards Aran weight yarn such as Lettlopi - 100% Icelandic Wool, 109 yards per 50 gram skein - 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins US 10/6mm: circular 16” and 24” or longer for body and a set of 4 or 5 DPN for sleeves. US 8/5mm: circular 16” and 24” or longer, and a set of 4 or 5 DPN for sleeve cuffs. US 5/3.75mm circular or straight for tubular cast on (optional) Notions required 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle, 6 x 20mm buttons. This pattern is a PDF that will be fulfilled using the Ravelry LYS program after purchase to ensure payment is made directly to the designer. The PDF will be e-mailed to you upon fulfillment. Please note, this process is done manually during business hours (11am-5pm Pacific Time). If you prefer to purchase the pattern directly from the designer, you can do so here.