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Aura is a versatile round-necked cardigan with set-in sleeves. The fronts showcase two floral themed panels of leaves and branches, framed on each side by a delicate cable. The rest of the body, back and sleeves are worked in a simple stitch pattern with double crossings that a form an “x” shape.
The front bands and buttonholes are worked at the same time with the fronts. Neckbands and base bands are worked in double ribbing. The pieces are worked flat from the bottom up and sewn together.

Sizes
XS (S, M)(L, XL, 2XL)(3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Sample shown in Size L, 116cm / 45 ¾“ Finished Circumference at widest point of torso.

Modelled by cover Model A with 4.5 cm / 1 ¾“ positive ease and by Model B with 24.75 cm / 9 ¾” positive ease.



Finished Measurements
Bust Circumference: 85.5 (97, 107.5)(116, 126.5, 137.5)(148, 156.5, 167) cm / 33¾ (38 ¼, 42 ¼)(45¾, 49¾, 54 ¼)(58 ¼, 61 ½, 65¾)“
Length to armhole: 37 (36.5, 36)(35.5, 35, 34)(33, 33, 31.5) cm / 14 ½ (14 ¼, 14 ¼)(14, 13 ¾, 13 ½)(13, 13, 12 ½)”
Sleeve length to armhole: 42 (43, 43)(44.5, 44.5, 45.5)(45.5, 47, 47) cm / 16 ½ (17, 17)(17 ½, 17 ½, 18)(18, 18 ½, 18 ½)“



Gauge
21.5 sts / 29 rows = 10 cm / 4” in patt A, blocked; 26 sts / 29 rows = 10 cm / 4” in patt B, blocked.



Materials
Yarn: Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Merino DK / Light Worsted
100% SW Merino, 100g/3.5oz, 200m/220yd
Sample shown in Contented Grapes.

Yardage:
7 (8, 9)(9, 10, 11)(12, 12, 13) skeins.

Yardage Estimate: Approx 1329 (1493, 1630)(1764, 1919, 2084)(2218, 2387, 2486) m / 1462 (1643, 1792)(1941, 2111, 2292)(2439, 2625, 2735) yds.

Needle size(s): One set size 4.0mm /US size 6 needles; or size needed to achieve gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch holder; cable needle, 7 x 1.5 cm / ⅝“ buttons.



Notes
The button bands are knitted in single ribbing at the same time with the fronts with 3-row button-holes. Neckband and base bands are worked in double ribbing. The pieces are worked flat from the bottom up and sewn together.

Some shaping occurs at the same time as other shaping.