Fjellblomst Cardigan

9.00 USD

The Fjellblomst cardigan is a light and airy mohair duster cardigan with a simple top-down construction knit mostly in stockinette with cable and color-blocking details. Inspired by the wildflowers that grow in the North Norwegian mountains, it’s the perfect layering piece for chilly spring and summer evenings.

Fits bust sizes 72 – 152 cm (28 – 60 in)

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Pattern Details

Note that the cable pattern is charted only

Sizes:
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9
Bust circumference: 102 (108) 113 (117) 123 (127) 132 (142) 152 (162) cm / 40.2 (42.5) 44.5 (46.1) 48.4 (50.0) 52.0 (55.9) 59.8 (63.8) inches including the intended 10-30 cm / 4-12 inches of positive ease at the bust.
Body length: 84 (86) 85 (86) 87 (86) 88 (88) 89 (90) cm / 33.1 (33.9) 33.5 (33.9) 34.3 (33.9) 34.6 (34.6) 35.0 (35.4) inches, easily adjustable.
Sleeve circumference: 38 (39) 41 (43) 45 (45) 48 (48) 49 (50) cm / 15.0 (15.4) 16.1 (16.9) 17.7 (17.7) 18.9 (18.9) 19.3 (19.7) inches.

Sleeve length: 54 (53) 53 (50) 50 (49) 50 (50) 47 (44) cm / 21.3 (20.9) 20.9 (19.7) 19.7 (19.3) 19.7 (19.7) 18.5 (17.3) inches, easily adjustable.

Gauge:
10 st x 18 rows = 10x10 cm (4x4 inches) in stockinette.

Yarn:
Thick mohair yarn (sample uses Dale Garn Myk Påfugl - 90m/50g). Note: potential substitutes include Hip Wool Fluff, Wool and the Gang Take Care Mohair, Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka, and Drops Melody
MC: 550 (600) 700 (720) 800 (840) 880 (910) 950 (1000) meters / 605 (660) 770 (790) 880 (920) 970 (1000) 1050 (1100) yards
CC1, CC2, CC3: All sizes: less than 45 meters / 50 yards each of 3 separate contrast colors

Needles:
7.0mm circular needles for ribbing (40 and 80cm)
9.0mm circular needles for body and sleeves (40 and 80cm)

Materials:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Cable needle
(suggested) stitch counter