SIzes: XS, S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 98, 106.5 (117, 125.5, 136, 144, 154.5) cm / 39.25, 42.5 (46.75, 50, 54.25, 57.75, 62)”.
Length from neckline to hem: Short cardigan: 47, 49 (54, 57, 59, 62, 62) cm / 18.75, 19.5 (21.5, 22.75, 23.5, 24.75, 24.75)”.
Long cardigan: 68-72 cm / 27.25-28.75”.
Upper arm circumference: 39, 43 (45.5, 49.5, 51.5, 56, 58) cm / 15.5, 17.25 (18, 19.75, 20.75, 22.25, 23.25)”.
Sleeve length from underarm: 50, 50 (50, 52, 52, 52, 52) cm / 20, 20 (20, 21, 21, 21, 21)”.

Choose a size with approx. 15-20 cm / 6-8” of positive ease at bust. Pictured in size S.

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WHAT YOU NEED
Yarn: Short cardigan: 270, 300 (370, 410, 470, 520, 550) g of Walcot Opus (70% merino, 30% baby alpaca – 350 m / 384 yds / 100 g), colour black.
110, 125 (150, 170, 200, 220, 230) g of Gepard Kid Seta (70% kid mohair, 30% silk – 210 m / 230 yds / 25 g), colour black (207).
Long cardigan: 320, 350 (420, 460, 530, 560, 580) g of Filcolana Arwetta (80% merino, 20% nylon – 210 m / 230 yds / 50 g), colour Alaskan blue (141).
160, 175 (210, 230, 265, 280, 290) g of Gepard Kid Seta (70% kid mohair, 30% silk – 210 m / 230 yds / 25 g), colour light blue (414).
Both cardigans are worked holding both strands together.

Needles: 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) circular needles and DPNs for the sleeves if you don’t magic loop.

Notions: 10 removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, buttons (diameter 2.2 mm /0,75”) or pressed buttons (optional).

Gauge: 19 sts x 28 rnds = 10 cm / 4” of stockinette st with 4 mm (US6) needle.

Technique: The cardigan is worked seamlessly top down. First you cast on sts for the right neck band, pick up sts from its cast-on edge for the left band, and finally pick up sts for the yoke from the lower edge of the band. The yoke is worked with raglan and neckline increases until the sleeves are separated from the body. Next, the body is worked to hem with or without pockets. Then you continue to work the sleeves with the sts left on hold. If you’d prefer a long hem, work the sleeves first and continue if you have yarn left. You can also work a belt.

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Aina (=always in Finnish) is a cardigan for the fashion-savvy: it has generous, bell-shaped sleeves and exactly the length you want. Knitted from chubbier yarn, the black cardi is short on purpose, so you can tuck it under your jeans or team it with a long dress. For a longer cardigan perfect for cosying up on the sofa, go for a slightly thinner yarn for a drapier effect, begin by making the sleeves, then continue with the hem until you run out of yarn.
The secret lies in the simplicity and finishing touches. The cardigan is mostly in stockinette stitch, but the raglan seams are adorned with a simple one stitch ribbing. You can add buttonholes to your liking to the front bands or leave them out. Or you could add large, fabric-covered snaps to the finished cardi. Connoisseurs will appreciate the clever pockets, which are both chic and practical.
The Aina cardigan is made to be a fave ­– as the name suggests.

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The pattern is in English.
Ohje on englanniksi, ei suomeksi. Suomenkielisen ohjeen löydät kirjastani Urban Knit Iisi.