Sunset Cardigan by Rūkė Knit | The Sunset Cardigan is an oversize garment which length is below hips with long balloon sleeves. This pattern is fitted for beginners so it is worked flat without shoulder seams - it means that back and front are knitted in one big piece. Cardigan front band is worked after finishing whole cardigan body part. Sleeves are worked after finishing main body part too. This cardigan has two side seams. Sunset cardigan is a stylish piece for beginner knitters who want to knit sweater which fits well with various style clothes both at home and outside.
Gauge: 10cm x 10cm (4’’ x 4’’) = 11 stitches x 18 rows in Garter stitch after washing
Finished Measurements:
- Bust circumference: 123.5 (131) 138 (145.5) 152.5 (160) 167.5 cm / 49.5 (52.25) 55.25 (58.25) 61 (64) 67 in
- Sweater length: 65.5 (68) 70 (72) 74.5 (76.5) 79 cm / 26.25 (27) 28 (29) 29.75 (30.75) 31.5 in
- Sleeve length (from neck): 30 (31) 32 (33.5) 34.5 (35.5) 36.5 cm / 12 (12.5) 13 (13.25) 13.75 (14.25) 14.75 in
- Sleeve upper arm girth: 40 (42) 43.5 (45.5) 47.5 (49) 51 cm / 16 (16.75) 17.5 (18.25) 19 (19.75) 20.25 in
Materials Used: 2 x Midara, Angoria 6 (50% mohair, 20% wool, 30% acrylic; 100g/3.5oz = 250m/273yds). Color no.: 120
Needle Size: 8mm (US 11, UK 0), 80-120cm (32-47 in) circular needles
Pattern Includes: Knitting instructions, YouTube video links with QR codes, schematics, abbreviations
Skill Level: Beginner