Rain trickle on the shoulders of a long cardigan, flow down and blend into a single Drop. Mirrored twisted stitches, as well as the combination of raglan and yoke, distinguish this cardigan from many others its like.
Drop (Eng)
Difficulty level Collection Pattern language 5 of 5 English Size: ХS-SM (L-XL, XXL-XXXL)
Bust circumference: 82-92 (98-108, 114-124) cm
Hip circumference: 88-98 (104-114, 120-130) cm
Finished dimensions (circumference at bust, buttoned): 100 (117, 134) cm
Bust cup size: A-B (B-C, D-E)
Height: 167-175 cm
Intended ease at bust: on average 8-16 cm. Sample shown on a model is size L with 13 cm of positive ease.Yarn: Alpes Manifattura Extra (on cone): 70% merino wool, 30% acryl, 220 m/100 g, approx. 700 (800, 925) g in Cammello color.
Fine mohair (on cone), 80% mohair, 20% PE, 1200 m/100 g, approx. 130 (140, 175) g in hazel color.
Metallic yarn (on cone), 1500 m/100 g, approx 110 (120, 140) g in gold color.
Cardigan is worked in 3 strands: 1 strand of Alpes Manifattura Extra, 1 strand of mohair and 1 strand of metallic yarn. Final yardage is 1550 (1750, 2050) m or 940 (1060, 1240) g.Needles and additional tools: straight knitting needles US2,5 (3,0 mm), US4 (3,5 mm), US5 (3,75 mm) and US6 (4,0 mm) for invisible hems; US7 (4,5 mm) for main pieces; circular needle US7 (4,5 mm) for yoke; blunt tapestry needle; additional circular needles for transferring sts; cable needle; locking markers and stitch markers; crochet hook No. 3 (C); 11 golden shank buttons Ø 1,6 cm; sewing needle and a thread of matching color.
25 sts and 24 rows in Mini-Cables stitch pattern or 18,5 sts and 25 rows in Stockinette stitch = 10x10 cm using US7 (4,5 mm) needles.
Vertical and side horizontal bust darts; shoulder darts; shaped and lifted back neck; invisible hems for O-line shape.
