Aino may look like any other striped cardigan but it comes with many surprising little details. It is made for all adventures, no matter how big or small they may be. The cardigan is worked from the top down in one piece with raglan shaping. Aino features a lovely, relaxed fit, long sleeves and hidden pockets at the sides.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Shown in size 3. Recommended ease: 2–4” / 5–10 cm of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66)” / 85 (95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155, 165) cm.

Upper Arm Circumference: 11 (12, 13, 14, 15.5, 17, 18.5, 20, 22)” / 28 (30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 46, 50, 55) cm.

Armhole Depth: 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9, 10, 11, 11.5, 12, 13)” / 18 (20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 30, 32) cm.

Body Length (from underarm) (all sizes): 17” / 43 cm.

Sleeve Length (from underarm) (all sizes): 18” / 45 cm.

Cuff Circumference: 7 (7.5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.5)” / 18 (19, 20, 24, 25, 28, 32, 34, 36) cm.

MATERIALS
Yarn: 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of Gilliatt by De Rerum Natura (100% Merino, 275 yds / 250 m – 100 g), colourway Fusain as main colour (MC). Or approx. 550 (630, 720, 820, 920, 1020, 1110, 1200, 1270) yds / 500 (580, 660, 750, 840, 930, 1010, 1090, 1160) m of DK weight yarn.

2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins of Gilliatt by De Rerum Natura (100% Merino, 275 yds / 250 m – 100 g), colourway Poivre Blanc as contrasting colour (CC). Or approx. 525 (590, 680, 760, 830, 920, 1010, 1090, 1180) yds / 480 (540, 620, 690, 760, 840, 920, 1000, 1080) m of DK weight yarn.

Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles and US 7 / 4.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needles and DPNs for sleeves in each size if not using magic loop method for short circum-ference knitting, or size needed to obtain the gauge.

Notions: 6 buttons, 1.5” / 30 mm. Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
18 sts x 26 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles in Stockinette stitch, after blocking.