Lithops Cardigan

The pattern for Lithops was originally published (under the name “Lithops tweed cardigan”) by Life in the Long Grass, in their Summer Mists, River Swim publication. Kits for the design can be found on the LITLG website.

SizesFinished bust measurements: 85, 95 (105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155) cm. This cardigan is recommended to be worn with 5 cm of ease at the bust.

YarnThis cardigan is knit with a yarn of type DK weight (Karisma from Drops). The sample for the LITLG publication was knit using the LITLG DK Tweed. Approx. 990, 1100 (1200, 1350, 1450, 1570, 1690, 1800) m.

Needles4.5 mm (US 7) body 4 mm (US 6) ribbing

NotionsMarkers, tapestry needle, waste yarn, 6 buttons (15 mm)

Gauge18 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm after blocking.