Pay what works

Knitting is not only a creative and relaxing occupation, in times as these it also is invaluable as a sort of therapy, an opportunity to make enriching encounters and come together with other knitters. Last but not least, it’s a wonderful way to make your own sustainable wardrobe.

In order to make my knitting patterns accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation, I now offer a “Pay What Works” scheme. This way, you choose the amount that you feel is accessible for you and use the corresponding coupon code at checkout. The price indicated above is the full price and no coupon code is needed to purchase the pattern at this price. Below are listed two coupon codes with their corresponding final price.

Coupon codes:

Lillelarsen5 => 5 €

Lillelarsen3 => 3 €

Description

The Sunset Cardigan is a very warm and cosy jacket perfect for in-between seasons. It is designed as a no-sew pattern and is worked all in one piece. Only the buttonband needs to be added in the end with a double-knit technique. Starting at the upper back, the cardigan is worked top-down, to the armholes. Then both front pieces are added separately by picking up stitches at the shoulders. Once all three parts are worked for the upper body, they are joined to work the lower body in one piece. The sleeves are worked by picking up stitches along the armholes and knitting in the round.

Finally, the buttonband is added by picking up stitches along the front edges and working a double-knit technique where the buttonholes are added directly while working the buttonband. Since the cardigan is worked with one strand DK weight yarn - Gepard Garn Woolia in this case – and two strands of mohair, there’s a lot of possibilities for playing around with colour gradients and combinations.

Instructions are also given for a short version of the cardigan, which is worked with different mohair colours to create a unique marbled effect.

Needle size:

Circular needle 5 mm (US 8), 40 cm (16”) in length
Circular needle 5 mm (US 8), 60-80 cm (24-32”) in length
Circular needle 3.5 mm (US 4), 60-80 cm (24-32”) in length

SIZE GUIDE - to fit :

BUST CIRC.: 81 (86, 91, 96) 101, 106, 111 {116, 121, 127} // 32 (34, 36, 38) 40, 42, 44 {46, 48, 50}”*

SIZE GUIDE - finished measurements :

BUST CIRC.: 89.5 (94, 99, 103.5) 110.5, 115.5, 120 {124.5, 129.5, 136.5} cm // 35.25 (37, 39, 40.75) 43.5, 45.5, 47.25 {49, 51, 53.75}“

TENSION/ GAUGE:

10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) = 15 sts x 24 rows in stockinette stitch on 4 mm (US 6) needle

YARN:

1 strand Aran / medium weight yarn held together with 2 strands mohair

Yarn usage for Long Cardigan:

Main Yarn
C1 - Gepard Garn Woolia (100 % organic merino wool / 50 g - 133 m / 145.5 yds): 7 (8, 8, 8) 9, 9, 9 {10, 10, 10} skeins

Meters: 830 (896, 951, 988) 1034, 1078, 1105 {1151, 1184, 1234}
Yards: 908 (979, 1040, 1080) 1131, 1178, 1208 {1259, 1295, 1350}

Contrasting Colours (secondary yarns)
CC1 - Gepard Garn Kid seta colour 406 - 3 (4, 4, 4) 4, 4, 4 {4, 4, 4} skeins
Meters: 613 (660, 703, 728) 762, 794, 810 {843, 866, 899}
Yards: 671 (722, 769, 796) 834, 869, 886 {922, 947, 984}

CC2 - Gepard Garn Kid seta colour 1411 - 1 (1, 1, 1) 1, 2, 2 {2, 2, 2} skeins
Meters: 173 (182, 191, 200) 210, 221, 230 {241, 249, 261}
Yards: 189 (199, 209, 219) 230, 242, 252 {264, 272, 286}

CC3 - Gepard Garn Kid seta colour 608 - 1 (1, 1, 1) 1, 2, 2 {2, 2, 2} skeins
Meterage / Yardage : same as for CC2

Yarn usage for Short Cardigan:
For the short cardigan, following three yarns are held together throughout the entire pattern:
Yarn 1 - Gepard Garn Woolia Colour 105 : 7 (7, 7, 8) 8, 8, 9 {9, 9, 9} skeins
Meters: 758 (816, 867, 899) 941, 981, 1004 {1046, 1075, 1116]
Yards: 829 (893, 948, 984) 1029, 1073, 1098 {1144, 1176, 1221}

Yarn 2 - Gepard Garn Kid Seta Colour 485: 4 (4, 4, 4) 5, 5, 5 {5, 5, 5} skeins

Yarn 3 - Gepard Garn Kid Seta Colour 405: 4 (4, 4, 4) 5, 5, 5 {5, 5, 5} skeins

Meters for each Kid Seta thread: 699 (751, 798, 828) 867, 904, 925 {963, 990, 1029}

Yards: 765 (822, 873, 906) 948, 989, 1012 {1054, 1083, 1126}

Other materials:

4 markers / stitch holders or scrap yarn / tapestry needle

Note that all of my patterns are professionally techedited and test knit before publication.