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This is a design of pure utility and quiet sophistication. Siltenis is
an open-front cardigan that prioritizes a seamless flow, ensuring that the warmth is never interrupted by bulky seams. It is an ”architectural hug,” built to move with you through the domestic landscape. Through incorporating the pockets and ribbing directly into the construction, the design maintains a clean, modern silhouette that belies its rustic, utilitarian roots.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished bust (upper part without cuffs)
47.25 (51.25, 55.25, 59, 63) (67, 70.75, 74.75, 78.75)’’ /
120 (130, 140, 150, 160) (170, 180, 190, 200) cm

To fit bust
30 (33.75, 38.25, 42.25, 46) (50, 54, 57.75, 61.75)’’ /
76 (86, 97, 107, 117) (127, 137, 147, 157) cm

Designed to fit with approx 15–19’’ / 38-48 cm of
positive ease

Materials
DK weight yarn, CYC #3 (Light)
Hobbii Winter Glow (51% virgin wool, 49% acrylic), 765 yds / 700 m per 200-g ball, or use other DK weight wool blend to achieve a
similar effect
Color 10 (Sand / Rose / Powder Pink / Camel)

Estimated yardage / meterage
1885 (2050, 2240, 2405, 2595) (2815, 2980, 3200, 3420) yds /
1725 (1875, 2050, 2200, 2375) (2575, 2725, 2925, 3125) m

Gauge
19 sts and 16 rows = 4’’ / 10 cm over main stitch pattern

Hooks
H/8 / 5 mm for the body of cardigan, or size needed to obtain gauge
7 / 4.5 mm for ribbings, or one size smaller than your main gauge hook

Notions
Tapestry needle, 2 stitch markers, 5 pins

Skills required
Ability to read and understand a written crochet pattern according to CYC guidelines.
Experience with working slip stitches in back loops.
Experience with making crocheted cardigans and blocking crocheted items according to fiber type.

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