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Gestrickte Herrenjacke in Novita Nalle – NFFP016

Garment Overview

This knitted men's cardigan, designed by Lea Petäjä, is a classic layering piece crafted from Novita Nalle yarn in Graphite Black (color 044). The cardigan is available in six sizes ranging from XS to XXL, with finished body circumferences from 98 cm to 138 cm and total lengths between 66 cm and 76 cm. The sleeve inseam measures between 50 cm and 54 cm depending on size, making this a versatile garment suitable for various body types and proportions.

Difficulty Level and Technique

Classified as an intermediate-level knitting project, this cardigan requires solid foundational knitting skills and familiarity with pattern reading. The construction involves working with multiple needle sizes and executing cable pattern repeats, making it an engaging project for knitters looking to develop their technical abilities without extreme complexity.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The cardigan features a distinctive cable stitch pattern (Zopfmuster) that forms the visual interest of the design. This cable pattern requires working rows 5 through 16 of the stitch chart repeatedly throughout the garment. The neckline shaping is accomplished using slip stitch decreases, specifically an overzogenes Abnehmen (slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over) technique, which creates a neat, refined edge. This decrease method is worked every fourth row a total of 15 to 16 times depending on size to gradually shape the neck opening. The armhole shaping similarly employs decreasing techniques to create proper sleeve cap fit.

Materials and Tools

The project is worked entirely in Novita Nalle yarn, a DK weight yarn, requiring 500 to 700 grams depending on the finished size selected. Two needle sizes are used during construction: needles size 3 to 3½ for the ribbed edges and foundation, and needles size 3½ to 4 for the main body fabric. This needle size progression creates proper gauge and fabric density while allowing the cable pattern to display beautifully.

Construction Details

The cardigan is constructed with careful attention to proportion and fit. Armhole shaping begins after 43 to 49 cm from the cast-on edge, depending on size, allowing for proper sleeve cap depth. The neckline shaping commences after 39 to 45 cm from the cast-on, creating a balanced proportion between the body length and neck opening. The pattern includes specific stitch counts for each size, beginning with 59 stitches for the smallest size and increasing to 81 stitches for the largest size, ensuring proper fit across the size range.