What you'll need
| Bust: | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
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HEDGEHOG FIBRE skinny singles -
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3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
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Product Description
This is a light cardigan with a decorative lace panel on the back. The cardigan is worked from top down with contiguous sleeve shaping. Everything is worked seamlessly, you only have to pick a few stitches from the underarm. There is no shaping on the body, however shaping can be easily modified if preferred.
The sweater is intended to be worn with approx. 1-2”/2-5 cm of positive ease at the bust. To fit bust sizes: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)” 75 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155) cm. Shown in size S with approx. 2”/5 cm positive ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust circumference approx. 31.5(35.5, 39.5, 43.5, 47.25, 51, 55, 59, 63)”/80(90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160) cm.
Hedgehog Fibre Skinny Singles (100% merino, 100g/400yds/366m per skein) –You need approx.: 3(3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins or 1030(1200, 1300, 1450, 1600, 1775, 1930) yds/950(1098, 1200, 1310, 1460, 1630, 1770) m.
GAUGE: 25 sts and 35 rows = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette stitch with (US 2.5/3 mm) needles.
Koivu Cardigan by Meiju Kallio
What is Being Made
The Koivu Cardigan is a light, seamless cardigan featuring a decorative lace panel on the back. Designed by Meiju Kallio, this garment originated from a pullover version and was adapted into a cardigan style at the request of knitters. The cardigan is available in nine sizes ranging from XS to 5XL, making it accessible for various body types and fit preferences.
Construction Method and Techniques
This cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down, utilizing a modern construction approach that minimizes finishing work. The pattern employs contiguous sleeve shaping, a technique developed by SusieM on Ravelry that creates smooth, integrated sleeve caps without the need for traditional seaming. The construction is designed for efficiency, requiring only the picking up of a few stitches from the underarm area to complete the sleeves.
The body of the cardigan features no shaping in its basic form, creating a relaxed, comfortable silhouette. However, the pattern notes that shaping can be easily modified if a more fitted garment is preferred, allowing knitters to customize the fit to their needs.
Stitches and Stitch Details
The cardigan incorporates lace stitching as a decorative element on the back panel. This lace work adds visual interest and texture to the garment while maintaining the light, breathable quality suitable for a cardigan intended for layering or transitional seasons.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Koivu Cardigan is designed for 4-ply yarn weight, a medium-weight yarn that provides structure while remaining light enough for comfortable wear. Yardage requirements vary by size:
- XS: 950 yards (870 meters)
- S: 1098 yards (1004 meters)
- M: 1200 yards (1097 meters)
- L: 1310 yards (1198 meters)
- XL: 1460 yards (1335 meters)
- 2XL: 1630 yards (1491 meters)
- 3XL: 1770 yards (1619 meters)
- 4XL: 1950 yards (1783 meters)
- 5XL: 2100 yards (1920 meters)
The sample cardigan shown in the pattern was knitted in the Typewriter colorway. The pattern suggests Walk Collection Tough Sock as a suitable yarn substitute, indicating that durable, well-performing 4-ply yarns work well for this design.
Skill Level
The Koivu Cardigan is rated as an intermediate difficulty pattern, suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle seamless construction, lace work, and top-down shaping techniques.
Pattern Information
This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and was created by independent designer Meiju Kallio. The current version is 2.0, updated in April 2021 to include the additional larger sizes (4XL and 5XL). The pattern is intended for personal use only. For pattern support, knitters can contact meijuknits@gmail.com.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 16 |
| Designer: | Meiju Kallio |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Finnish |
| Notes: | Crochet hook for crochet CO. Any other cast on method is okay. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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