#12 Missoni Flame-Stitch Cardigan by Missoni

#12 Missoni Flame-Stitch Cardigan

by Missoni
Knitting
August 1991
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4.31 stitches and 4.66 rows = 1 inch
in chart, using size 8 needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
4.0 mm (G)
1610 yards (1472 m)
one size to fit 32-44"/86-112cm
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Oversized, flame-stitch pattern cardigan with modified set-in sleeves, V-neck, and wide ribbed buttonbands. By Missoni.

From Vogue Knitting, Fall 1991:
“Missoni’s signature style … inspired color and pattern mixes. Waves of rich hues stacked in horizontal bands are set off with deep ribs and a relaxed shawl collar.”

Knitted measurements
Bust at underarm (buttoned): 56.5”/143.5cm
Length: 29.5”/74.5cm
Sleeve width at upper arm: 17.5”/44.5cm

Additional gauge information
28 stitches to 6.5”/16.5cm and 14 rows to 3”/7.5cm in stockinette over colorwork chart pattern

Note that using stranded colorwork rather than intarsia may require more yarn than the amounts shown.

Materials
5 1.75oz/50g balls (each approx 115yd/103m) of Filatura di Crosa Milos (mohair/viscose/nylon) in #401 light grey (main color)
5 balls in #407 red (color B)
1 ball in #408 violet (color A)
1 ball in #403 turquoise (color C)
1 ball in #404 burgundy (color D)
1 ball in #406 green (color E)

One pair each sizes 6 and 8 (4mm and 5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Size G (4mm) crochet hook
Five 1” (25mm) buttons
stitch holders