The Bergen Cardigan is a stunning creation that beautifully combines Scandinavian motifs with a touch of Fair Isle knitting influence. This design was born out of a desire to adorn a simple, wearable shape with intricate all-over patterning featuring gorgeous colorwork motifs. The cardigan boasts a comfortable, relaxed fit with modified drop shoulder sleeves. The button bands and neckband are skillfully worked in corrugated ribbing, adding a distinctive texture to the piece. Even the hems and cuffs are adorned with the same corrugated ribbing, creating a harmonious and intricate look. It’s truly a masterpiece that brings together the best of Scandinavian and Fair Isle knitting traditions.

Sizes
XS (S, M) (L, XL, 2X) (3X, 4X, 5X).
Sample shown in Size L, 107.5 cm / 42 ¼“ Finished Circumference at widest point of torso.

Modelled with 35 cm / 7 ¼ “ ease on Model A, and with 11 cm / 4 ¼ “ ease on Model B.

Finished Measurements
Bust Circumference: 77 (87, 97.5) (107.5, 117.5, 128)
(138, 148, 158) cm / 30 ¼ (34 ¼, 38 ½) (42 ¼, 46 ¼, 50
½) (54 ¼, 58 ¼, 62 ¼)“
Length to armhole: 36.5 (36.5, 35.5) (35.5, 34.5, 33)
(31, 30.5, 29.5) cm / 14 ¼ (14 ¼, 14) (14, 13 ½, 13) (12
¼, 12, 11 ½)”
Overall length: 60 (61, 62) (62.5, 63, 63.5) (63.5, 65,
65) cm / 23 ½ (24, 24 ½) (24 ½, 24 ¾, 25) (25, 25 ½, 25
½)“
Sleeve length to underarm: 45 (45, 45) (45, 45, 46) (46,
46, 46) cm / 17 ¾ (17 ¾, 17 ¾) ( 17 ¾, 17 ¾, 18) (18,
18, 18)”

Gauge
20 sts / 28 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stocking Stitch, blocked.
23 sts / 26 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stranded colourwork pattern, blocked.
26 sts / 24 rows = 10 cm / 4” in corrugated rib pattern, blocked.

Materials
Yarn: Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Herlig DK 50%Viking Norway Wool/50% FineMerino,100g/3.5oz, 250m/273yds
Sample shown in: Au Naturel (MC), Dune Grass (CC2)
and Misty Mountains (CC3).
Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Lascaux DK 25% Manx Loaghtan Wool/75% Punta Arenas Wool, 100g/3.5oz, 250m/273yds
Sample shown in: Red Brick(CC1), Classic Blue (CC4)
and Papaya (CC5).

Yardage: 2 (2, 2) (2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3) skeins in MC, 2 (2, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3) skeins in CC1, 1 (1, 1) (1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2) skeins in CC2, 1 (1, 1) (1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) skeins in CC3, 1 skein in CC4, and 1 skein in CC5.

Yardage Estimate:
(MC) Approx 348 (383, 425) (460, 500, 548) (585, 638, 695) m / 380 (418, 464) (502, 546, 598) (639, 696, 759) yds. (CC1) Approx 275 (303, 338) (365, 398, 433) (463, 505, 553) m / 300 (330, 369) (399, 434, 472) (505, 551, 603) yds.
(CC2) Approx 115 (128, 140) (153, 165, 180) (193, 213, 230) m / 126 (139, 153) (167, 180, 197) (210, 232, 251) yds.
(CC3) Approx 175 (193, 215) (233, 253, 275) (295, 323, 353)m / 191 (210, 235) (254, 276, 300) (322, 352, 385) yds.
(CC4) Approx 93 (103, 113) (123, 133, 145) (155, 170, 185) m / 101
(112, 123) (134, 145, 158) (169, 186, 202) yds.
(CC5) Approx 85 (93, 103) (113 123, 133) (143, 155, 170) m / 93
(101, 112) (123, 134, 145) (156, 169, 186) yds.

Needle Sizes:
One set size 4.0 mm / US 6 needles; one set size 4.0 mm / US 6, 40 cm / 16” circular needles; one set size 4.0 mm / US 6, 90 cm / 36” circular needles, or size needed to achieve gauge.

Notions: 8 x 18 mm / ¾“ buttons,
stitch holder, tapestry needle.