Size guide:
The Emberstone Cardigan - DK is designed to have approxmately 20-25.5 cm [ 7.75-10 inches ] of positive ease across all sizes,
meaning it is designed to be 20-25.5 cm [ 7.75-10 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
71-76 (81-86) 91.5-96.5 (101.5-106.5) 115.5-117 (122-127) 132-137 (142-147) 152-158 cm
[ 28-30 (32-34) 36-38 (40-42) 44-46 (48-50) 52-54 (56-58) 60-62 inches ].
The schematic and finished measurements for the cardigan can be found on page 19 of the pattern.
Measure yourself before beginning your project to determine which size will fit you the best.
For example, if you measure 86 cm [ 33.75 inches ] around your bust (or around the widest part of your upper body)
you should knit a size S. A size S cardigan has a bust circumference of 104.5 cm [ 41.75 inches ]
which in the given example would give you 18.5 cm [ 8 inches ] of positive ease.
(Sample was knitted in size S, the model has a bust circumference of 90 cm [ 35.5 inches ] and is 155 cm [ 5’1” ] tall).
Note: Size XS XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL have not been tested yet, if you are interested in knitting one of these sizes,
feel free to contact me, and I will send you the pattern for free in exchange for your feedback on the pattern.Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Finished bust circumference:
94 (104.5) 115 (125.5) 136 (146.5) 157 (167.5) 177.5 cm
[ 37.75 (41.75) 46 (50.25) 54.5 (58.5) 62.75 (67) 71 inches ]
Length (measured from back neck to hem):
49.5 (51) 51.5 (53.5) 54 (56) 56.5 (58) 59 cm
[ 19.75 (20.25) 20.5 (21.25) 21.5 (22.5) 22.75 (23.25) 23.75 inches ]
Gauge:
23 stitches x 31 rows in stockinette stitch on a 4 mm [ US 6 ] size knitting needle measured in 10 x 10cm [ 4 x 4 inches ] after blocking
Needles:
Circular needles: 4 mm [ US 6 ] / 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [ 24, 32 and/or 40 inches ] for body,
3.25 mm [ US 3 ] / 40, 60, 80 and/or 100 cm [ 16, 24, 32 and/or 40 inches ] for ribbing and button band
Double-pointed needles: 4 mm [ US 6 ] and 3.25 mm [ US 3 ] for the sleeves and cuffs (unless you use magic loop method)
Materials:
435 (483) 521 (582) 635 (712) 781 (858) 924 g of Pura Lana by Gepard [ 50 g = (50% wool + 50% alpaca) / 115 m / 126 yds ] in color 520 light grey
In metres / yards:
1003 (1112) 1199 (1340) 1461 (1638) 1797 (1976) 2127 metres
[ 1090 (1209) 1303 (1457) 1588 (1781) 1954 (2148) 2312 yards ]
Yarn substitution:
Alpaca Soft DK by Rowan [ 50 g = (70% wool + 30% alpaca) / 125 m / 136 yds ]
Lore by The Fibre Co [ 100 g = (100% lambs wool) / 250 m / 273 yds ]
Or any DK weight yarn
Notions:
8 locking stitch markers, tapestry needle, 2 stitch holders or (scrap yarn) and 4 buttons (22 mm)
All technique tutorials are included in the pattern.
Schematic