Boxy Cardigan Mohair Edition Knitting Pattern
A light and airy mohair version of the boxy cardigan, worked with larger needles for an airy and breezy feeling. Finished with a collar and buttons down the front.
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YARN SUGGESTIONS Below are some other yarn suggestions you can use for your Daphne Dress The sample uses Wool and the Gang One Merino in Lilac Powder (aran weight), and Drops Kidsilk light lavendar (lace weight). Below are other suggestions for yarns which work nicely with this design.
Aran Weight Yarn
MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran (value pack) 100% Merino Wool
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (value pack) 55% Merino Wool, 33% Acrylic, 12% Cashmere
Cascade 220 Superwash Aran 100% Merino Wool
Malabrigo Rios 100% Merino Wool
Easy Care Big 100% Merino Wool
Lace Weight Yarn
KNITTERS TOOLS The following are my ‘go to’ tools that I reach for every time I knit. I get asked a lot about what I use so I thought I’d compile it all here for you to look through.
Knitters Pride Interchangeable Circular Needles in Ginger - These are my go to for every project.
Knitters Pride Interchangeable Circular Needles Shorties in Ginger - I only discovered these after knitting for years. They’re just short versions of your regular needles and perfect for working sleeves or socks in the round.
Yarn Swift (combo) - Perfect for winding up those hanks. I opted for a table top version because it turns out all the tables I own have a fancy design along the edges. You can also try this swift.
Ball Winder - This is great for starting out, I’ve opted for tabletop one here.
Yarn Holder - This is great if you find it impossible to find the centre pull of yarn and always end up with a big mess. (metal version here and double yarn holder here)
Crochet Hooks - For picking up mistakes that I seem to make every time.
For a more comprehensive list, check out my knitters tools edit.
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happy knitting
happy knitting
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Skill Level: This is an Advanced Beginner / Intermediate level knitting pattern.
The BOXY CARDIGAN (mohair edition) is worked from the top down, beginning with the back neck and shoulder stitches. Once worked down to length, stitches for the back are placed on hold and the front stitches are picked up and worked for each side. Stitches for all pieces are joined with underarm cast ons and worked back and forth until desired length is reached. The sleeves are picked up and worked in the round, and the collar is picked up and worked back and forth in double stockinette.
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The DAPHNE DRESS is intended to be worn with a negative ease of approximately 0-5 cm / 0-2” for the bodice, and positive ease along the hips. The sizes are based on a bust circumference of approximately:
71-76 (81-86) 91.5-96.5 (101.5-106.5) 111.5-117 (122-127) 132-137 (142- 147) cm / 28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54, (56-58) inches.
Finished Garment Measurements
Bust 71 (81) 91.5 (101.5) 111.5 (122) 132 (142) cm / 28 (32) 36 (40) 44 (48) 52 (56) inches finished bust measurement with 12.5-18 cm / 5-7 inches of positive ease built in.
All final measurements for the garment are within the pattern.
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Suggested Needles
6.5 mm [US 10.5] circular needles, 40, 80/100 cm or size to obtain
gauge.
6 mm [US 10] circular needles 40, 80/100 cm for the collar.
5.5 mm [US 9] circular needles 40 cm for the cuff and he
Suggested Yarn Sample made in size XS with
Yarn B - Drops Kidsilk Mohair in Dark Green, (25% Silk, 75% Mohair, 210 metres/229 yards).
If you find mohair is an issue to wear, I suggest trying Suri Alpaca blend yarn. This fluffier and will create a more halo look in your work
Notions
Yarn needle to weave in ends and work hem.
Stitch markers (10-12)
Scissors to cut yarn.
4-9 buttons 18-20 mm / 3/4 inch buttons (or desired size). Sample has 18 mm / 3/4 inch gold buttons. (This is dependant on how far apart you want your buttons and how long your final piece is. Some testers opted for up to 9 buttons spaced less further apart).
*For a list of additional materials and yarn suggestions, please scroll down.
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22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, on 3.75mm [US 5] needles.
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knit
purl
increases and decreases
top-down knitting
seamless knitting
i-cord edges
