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The Farfalle motif pattern is charted. Mosaic colorwork is created by working 2 rows with a main color (MC) and followed by 2 rows with a contrast color (CC), slipping stitches to produce the pattern.

The Farfalle cardigan is worked in pieces and seamed. The body and sleeves are worked with allover mosaic and ribbed hems, cuffs and front band.

It is shown in rustic woolly yarns with a solid color for the MC and a self-striping multi-colored yarn for the CC. Working in pieces and seaming allows for more consistent stripes with the CC and adds a little structure to the garment. It is intended to have a relaxed, boxy jacket fit, with sleeves wide enough to be worn over layers. It has minimal shaping and an open front with a wide ribbed collar. If you prefer a narrower or wider sleeve then is suggested for your size, swap out the sleeve that gives you your preferred fit. You can add or subtract length as desired. Alterations will affect the total yardage/meterage so plan your yarn purchases accordingly.

FINISHED SIZE

39 ½ (45, 50, 55 ½) (61, 66, 71 ½)”/100 (114, 127, 141) (155, 168, 182) cm

Shown in size 45”/114cm worn with approximately 9”/23 cm of ease

MATERIALS

Yarn
Heavy worsted or aran weight yarn: 975 (1050, 1125, 1200) (1300, 1450, 1500) yards / 891 (960, 1030, 1100) (1190, 1325, 1370) meters for MC and 400 (425, 475, 525) (600, 700, 800) yards / 365 (390, 435, 480) (550, 640, 730) meters CC

Shown in
Biches & Búches, Le Gros Lambswool 100% Lambswool, (210 yards/192 meters/100g): “Very Dark Blue” 5 (5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8) balls MC
and
Noro Ito, 100% Wool, (437 yards/400 meters/200g): “27 Ayase” (1, 1, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) balls CC.

Yardage/meterage required is approximate. Total yarn usage will vary depending on the style of yarn used, your individual gauge (especially row/round gauge) and any modifications made. Please plan your yarn purchases accordingly.

Needles
US 8/5mm circular or straight needles or size to achieve gauge for body and sleeves
US 6/4mm circular 24”/60cm or longer for ribbing or a size 2 sizes smaller than the gauge needle.

Notions
Tapestry needle for seaming and for weaving in ends, clips or waste yarn for basting the sleeve to the body.

GAUGE
18 stitches and 32 rows = 4”/10cm in Mosaic Garter stitch on larger needles.

MEASUREMENTS

20 (22 ½, 25, 28, 30 ½, 33, 36)”/ 50 (57, 64, 70.5) (77, 84, 91) cm across back

22 ¾ (23 ½, 24 ¾, 25 ½) (26 ¼, 27 ½, 28 ¼)”/ 58 (59.5, 63, 65) (67, 70, 72) cm total length from hem to shoulder at neck edge (not including the collar)

15 (16, 17, 18) (19, 20, 20 ½)”/ 39 (41, 43.5, 46) (48, 50, 52.5) cm across sleeve bicep