Amara by Linda Marveng

Amara

Knitting
September 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1330 - 1808 yards (1216 - 1653 m)
Bust: 33 (35 ¾, 38 ½, 41 ¾, 45 ¾, 49 ½)" / 84 (91, 98, 106, 116, 126) cm
English
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Amara means eternal, like the beauty of the cables that travel across the back, fronts, and sleeves of this fitted cardigan. Gorgeous details, such as the double hem and deep v-neck, highlight the luxurious depth that enchants from start to finish.

SKILL LEVEL
Advanced

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 33 (35 ¾, 38 ½, 41 ¾, 45 ¾, 49 ½)“ / 84 (91, 98, 106, 116, 126) cm
Length: 21 ¾ (22, 22 ½, 22 ¾, 23 ¼, 23 ½)” / 55 (56, 57, 58, 59, 60) cm
Intended to be worn with 2-4” / 2.5-5 cm positive ease.

YARN
5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash DK in Empress (256 yds / 234 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 100% superwash merino wool)

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
2 Size 4 US / 3.5 mm circular needle, 48” / 120 cm long
Size 6 US / 4 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm long
Size 6 US / 4 mm set of five double-pointed needles
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
7 buttons (3/8” /12 mm), stitch markers, stitch holders, cable needle and yarn needle

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch using Size 6 US / 4 mm needles, after blocking.
Cable panel sleeve (37-sts) = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking.
Cable panel (24-rnds) = 3 ¼“ / 8.5 cm, after blocking.