Rota Cardigan is worked from the top down. The back is worked first to the base of the armholes. Stitches are then picked up for the right and left fronts, which are worked separately to the armholes.
The fronts and back are then joined and worked flat to the hem. Sleeves are picked up and worked in the round, and the front band is picked up and worked in double knitting.

Gauge / With 5 mm (US 8) needle:
19 sts x 23 rows = 10 x 10cm / 4 x 4” in stockinette stitch after blocking. (This is provided for knitters to make a swatch and to use it as a guideline when selecting yarn)

Recommended ease: 0~40cm / 0~15.75”

When choosing size, measure the largest circumference of your upper body, add your preferred ease, and choose the closest finished measurement. If between sizes, I recommend choosing the larger one.

Size:
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6)
Sample shown in Size 1 with 40 cm/15.75” positive ease.

Finished body circumference:
125 (133, 141, 149)(153, 161) cm

Yarns:
Short-sleeve version:
Laines du Nord, Luxury Silk, Color No.1, 100% seta silk, 147yards/135 m/50g; 6 (7, 8, 9) (11, 13) balls, approximately 810 (945, 1080, 1215) (1485, 1755) m/882 (1029, 1176, 1323) (1617, 1911)yds
(The estimated yardage is based on the cropped, short-sleeve sample shown. Additional yardage will be required if extra length is added.)

Needles:
5 mm (US 8) for the body. Use circular needles ranging from 60~120 cm according to the requirements of each section.
4.5 mm (US 6) for the front band, hem and cuffs. DPNs or preferred needles (Magic Loop) for small circumference knitting.

Other Materials:
Stitch markers, removable markers, cable needle (optional), waste yarn, 3 or more buttons with a diameter of 18 mm.