April Cardigan

Yarn kit for April Cardigan from PetiteKnit. With this yarn option, the cardigan is knitted in 1 strand Extra thin merino wool together with 1 strand Lace mohair/silk. 4 horn buttons are included; the picture shows an example. Unfortunately, we do not have the rights to sell the pattern, but you can find it here:

If you want to knit the jacket longer than the pattern suggests, either on the body or the sleeves, you must go up a size.

The April Cardigan has a V-neckline and is worked from the top down. The first part of the yoke is worked with shoulder increases on both RS and WS rows. The next part is worked with sleeve increases and the final part with classic raglan increases. At the same time, increases are worked along the front edges to shape the V-neckline. The sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or on a circular needle using the Magic Loop technique. At the end, stitches are picked up and knitted along the fronts, shoulders and back of neck, and a ribbed front edge with buttonholes is worked. Begin by working a swatch to determine which needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge.

Size guide

The April Cardigan is designed to have approx. 6-8 cm [2¼-3¼ inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 6-8 cm [2¼-3¼ inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59 inches]. The measurements for the finished garment are on the front page of the pattern (note that these measurements are only achieved if the design is knitted in the correct gauge). Before beginning your project, measure yourself with a measuring tape around your bust or your widest upper body part to determine which size will fit you the best. For example, if you measure 90 cm [35½ inches] around your bust (or around the widest part on your upper body) you should knit a size S. A size S sweater has a bust circumference of 97 cm [38¼ inches] which in the given example would give you 7 cm [2¾ inches] of positive ease.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL

Bust circumference: 91 (97) 101 (106) 118 (127) 137 (146) 158 cm [35¾ (38¼) 39¾ (41¾) 46½ (50) 54 (57½) 62¼ inches]

Length: 53 (54) 55 (57) 59 (60) 61 (62) 63 cm [20¾ (21¼) 21¾ (22½) 23¼ (23½) 24 (24½) 24¾ inches] (measured mid back incl. neck edge)

Gauge: 21 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 4 mm [US6] needles after wash and blocking

Needles: Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] / 60 and 80 and/or 100 cm [24 and 32 and/or 40 inches], 3 mm [US2½] / 80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches], and 3.5 mm [US4] 80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches]; Double-pointed needles: 3.5 mm [US4] and 4 mm [US6] 

Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 out of 5)

More information

Extra thin untreated merino wool:

Extrafine merino wool is used for this yarn so that it feels soft and gentle on the skin. The yarn is spun with extra long fibers to produce a yarn that is thin and strong with a silky feel and shine. It is incredibly soft and elastic, and the threads are twisted in such a way that it gives extra strength to the yarn.

Other information:

100% extra fine merino wool

Lace mohair/silk:

Mohair's softness depends primarily on the quality of the fibers. Superkid mohair comes from the first sorting, and is the softest and thinnest fibers you get from the mohair goat. The second sort is usually what is called kid mohair, and is also soft, but not as soft as the superkid mohair. Superkid mohair can be used close to the skin, and provides incredibly light and airy garments. The silk gives the yarn a lovely, exclusive mother-of-pearl sheen.

The yarn is thin, so it is very suitable as a companion thread for e.g. many of PetiteKnit's designs. This yarn is well suited for ego knitting and children's knitting.

Other information:

75% superkid mohair/25% mulberry silk