Hélénie

Hélénie is a drop-shoulder cardigan worked top-down, back and forth. It has an unusual construction and is primarily worked in Fisherman rib. The back and ribbing of the cardigan are adorned with a delicate cable.

Sizes : Finished bust measurements: 80, 90, 100 (110, 120, 130) 140, 150, 160 cm/ 31.5, 35, 39 (43, 47, 51) 55, 59, 63”.

This sweater is recommended to be worn with 10-15 cm of ease at the bust.

Yarn This cardigan is knitted with 2 threads held together, DK weight yarn + mohair lace yarn (Fiesta + Kid Silk from Drops) = Worsted weight.

If you want, you can add a glitter thread.

Approx. 975, 1095, 1220 (1340, 1460, 1585) 1705, 1825, 1950 m of each yarn.

892, 1005, 1115 (1225, 1335, 1450) 1560, 1670, 1785 Yds of each yarn.

Needles : 5 mm (US 8) body; 4.5 mm (US 7) ribbing

Notions : Markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn, 6 buttons (15 mm).

Gauge : 14 sts and 20 rows = 10 cm after blocking.