Dolly cardigan (Eng)
The Dolly cardigan is worked from the top down. Shoulders are shaped with short rows to create soft drape. Cuffs, collar and button bands are worked in DK weight yarn and the body in a boucle yarn, giving the sweater contrast.
Sizes
(XS)-S-(M)-L-(XL)-2XL-3XL
Bust measurements, to fit sizes
(82) 89 (94) 98 (106) 116 (126) cm/(32.25) 35 (37) 38.5 (41.75) 45.75 (49.5).
The cardigan is designed to have approximately 15-16 cm/ 6-6.25” positive ease at the bust.
Finished Measurements
Length: from outside of shoulder, approx. (47) 48 (50) 52 (54) 56 (58) cm/(18.5) 19 (19.75) 20.5 (21.25) 22 (22.75)“
Bust circumference: (98) 105 (110) 114 (122) 132 (141) cm/(38,5) 41.25 (43.25) 44.75 (48) 51.9 (55.5)“
Length of sleeve from the underside: (39) 41 (43) 45 (47) 50 (51) cm/(15.25) 16 (17) 17.75 (18.5) 19.75 (20)“
Yarn
Main yarn:
Drops Alpaca boucle
80% alpaca, 15% wool, 5% polyamide/ 50 g 140 m.
(360) 380 (400) 420 (470) 520 (600) g.
Or alternatively:
Laines du nord Teddy B, 75% alpaca, 10% wool, 15% polyamide/ 50 g 120 m.
(360) 380 (400) 420 (470) 520 (600) g.
Amounts provided are for yarn held double.
Yarn for cuffs, collar and ribbing:
Indiecita 100% baby alpaca DK 50 g 113 m
Collar and button bands held double; cuff: single strand
(80) 100 (125) 150 (180) 200 (225) g.
For a longer cardigan or longer sleeves, you will need more yarn.
Recommended needles
6 mm/US 10 needles for the body.
5 mm/US 8 needles, or 1 mm smaller for the button band. 4.5 mm/ US 7 or 1.5 mm smaller for the collar.
Gauge
10 sts x 19 rows = 10 cm/4” in st st (blocked) holding 2 strands together on 6 mm/US 10 needles (or size needle to obtain gauge).
You will receive a link to download the English pattern
The Dolly cardigan is worked from the top down. Shoulders are shaped with short rows to create soft drape. Cuffs, collar and button bands are worked in DK weight yarn and the body in a boucle yarn, giving the sweater contrast.
Sizes
(XS)-S-(M)-L-(XL)-2XL-3XL
Bust measurements, to fit sizes
(82) 89 (94) 98 (106) 116 (126) cm/(32.25) 35 (37) 38.5 (41.75) 45.75 (49.5).
The cardigan is designed to have approximately 15-16 cm/ 6-6.25” positive ease at the bust.
Finished Measurements
Length: from outside of shoulder, approx. (47) 48 (50) 52 (54) 56 (58) cm/(18.5) 19 (19.75) 20.5 (21.25) 22 (22.75)“
Bust circumference: (98) 105 (110) 114 (122) 132 (141) cm/(38,5) 41.25 (43.25) 44.75 (48) 51.9 (55.5)“
Length of sleeve from the underside: (39) 41 (43) 45 (47) 50 (51) cm/(15.25) 16 (17) 17.75 (18.5) 19.75 (20)“
Yarn
Main yarn:
Drops Alpaca boucle
80% alpaca, 15% wool, 5% polyamide/ 50 g 140 m.
(360) 380 (400) 420 (470) 520 (600) g.
Or alternatively:
Laines du nord Teddy B, 75% alpaca, 10% wool, 15% polyamide/ 50 g 120 m.
(360) 380 (400) 420 (470) 520 (600) g.
Amounts provided are for yarn held double.
Yarn for cuffs, collar and ribbing:
Indiecita 100% baby alpaca DK 50 g 113 m
Collar and button bands held double; cuff: single strand
(80) 100 (125) 150 (180) 200 (225) g.
For a longer cardigan or longer sleeves, you will need more yarn.
Recommended needles
6 mm/US 10 needles for the body.
5 mm/US 8 needles, or 1 mm smaller for the button band. 4.5 mm/ US 7 or 1.5 mm smaller for the collar.
Gauge
10 sts x 19 rows = 10 cm/4” in st st (blocked) holding 2 strands together on 6 mm/US 10 needles (or size needle to obtain gauge).
You will receive a link to download the English pattern
The Dolly cardigan is worked from the top down. Shoulders are shaped with short rows to create soft drape. Cuffs, collar and button bands are worked in DK weight yarn and the body in a boucle yarn, giving the sweater contrast.
Sizes
(XS)-S-(M)-L-(XL)-2XL-3XL
Bust measurements, to fit sizes
(82) 89 (94) 98 (106) 116 (126) cm/(32.25) 35 (37) 38.5 (41.75) 45.75 (49.5).
The cardigan is designed to have approximately 15-16 cm/ 6-6.25” positive ease at the bust.
Finished Measurements
Length: from outside of shoulder, approx. (47) 48 (50) 52 (54) 56 (58) cm/(18.5) 19 (19.75) 20.5 (21.25) 22 (22.75)“
Bust circumference: (98) 105 (110) 114 (122) 132 (141) cm/(38,5) 41.25 (43.25) 44.75 (48) 51.9 (55.5)“
Length of sleeve from the underside: (39) 41 (43) 45 (47) 50 (51) cm/(15.25) 16 (17) 17.75 (18.5) 19.75 (20)“
Yarn
Main yarn:
Drops Alpaca boucle
80% alpaca, 15% wool, 5% polyamide/ 50 g 140 m.
(360) 380 (400) 420 (470) 520 (600) g.
Or alternatively:
Laines du nord Teddy B, 75% alpaca, 10% wool, 15% polyamide/ 50 g 120 m.
(360) 380 (400) 420 (470) 520 (600) g.
Amounts provided are for yarn held double.
Yarn for cuffs, collar and ribbing:
Indiecita 100% baby alpaca DK 50 g 113 m
Collar and button bands held double; cuff: single strand
(80) 100 (125) 150 (180) 200 (225) g.
For a longer cardigan or longer sleeves, you will need more yarn.
Recommended needles
6 mm/US 10 needles for the body.
5 mm/US 8 needles, or 1 mm smaller for the button band. 4.5 mm/ US 7 or 1.5 mm smaller for the collar.
Gauge
10 sts x 19 rows = 10 cm/4” in st st (blocked) holding 2 strands together on 6 mm/US 10 needles (or size needle to obtain gauge).
You will receive a link to download the English pattern