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Nordhavn Cape
Sizes: XS-L (XL-2XL, 3XL-4XL)
Finished measurements: Length from shoulder (next to neckband) to edge: approx. 21 (24, 27) cm 8¼ (9½, 10¾)”; Circumference at bottom edge: approx. 129 (146, 163) cm 50¾ (57½, 64¼)”; Length of turtleneck: approx. 16 cm 6¼“
Yarn: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m 273 yd / 50 g 1.8 oz), fingering-weight yarn, 2 (2, 2) balls + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m 246 yd / 25 g 0.9 oz), lace-weight yarn, 2 (2, 3) balls. Sample is in Merino in Nature colorway + Soft Silk Mohair in Hazel colorway
Needles: 4 mm / US6 circular needles in 80 cm 32” cable length and 3 mm / US2.5 and 4 mm / US6 double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge
Gauge (after blocking): 23 sts and 29 rows = 10 cm 4” in 2x2 rib pattern with 4 mm / US6 needles
Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle
Nordhavn Cape is a classic cape with an allover ribbed pattern and a great fit thanks to the increases on the front that match the shape of the shoulders. It is worked from the top down to desired length using 1 strand of Merino + 1 strand of Soft Silk Mohair held together throughout. Nordhavn Cape is perfect both under your coat or by itself on top of your shirt.
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