Georgia is an open-front cardigan with a thick and cozy Brioche collar. The fine Merino wool and laceweight mohair make a fabric that is light yet warm, creating a perfect three-season layering piece. The two-color Brioche rib is simple enough for a a Brioche beginner, and provides the perfect opportunity to combine colors and textures.

Sizing
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)
To fit bust 34 (38, 41½, 45½, 49½, 53) inches/85 (95, 104, 114, 124, 132.5) cm

Cardigan is designed with 0 to 2 inches/0 to 5 cm ease. See schematic in last photo for detailed measurements.

Materials

Yarn Be Sweet Skinny Wool (100% merino wool; 180 yd 165 m/7⁄8 oz 25 g): #35b dark blue plum (MC), 10 (12, 13, 14, 15, 17) skeins. Yarn distributed by Mango Moon. Mango Moon Capra (70% mohair, 30% silk; 270 yd 247 m/7⁄8 oz 25 g): chai (CC), 2 skeins.

Needles US 4/3.5 mm 24 inch/60 cm and 40 inch/100 cm circular needle and double-pointed needles or magic loop needle for sleeves or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions
markers (m)
stitch holders or waste yarn
tapestry needle

Gauge 25 sts and 34 rows = 4” in St st with MC; 18 sts and 46 rows = 4” in Two-Color Brioche Rib.

Difficulty
Intermediate