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Tupi
Inspired by Caméo, a cardigan from Laine Magazine Issue 16, Tupi reimagines the beloved design in a long-sleeved version suited for every season. Worked seamlessly from the top down with raglan sleeves, it offers a pleasurable knitting experience while adding understated elegance to any wardrobe.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10)
Recommended ease: 4–8” / 10–20 cm of positive ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 37 (39.25, 41.75, 45) (48, 51.25, 54.25) (59, 63.75, 68.5)“ / 94 (100, 106, 114) (122, 130, 138) (150, 162, 174) cm.
Yoke Depth: 9.75 (9.75, 10.5, 10.75) (11, 11.75, 12.5) (13.25, 13.5, 14.25)“ / 24.5 (25, 26.5, 27) (28, 30, 32) (33.5, 34, 36.5) cm.
Upper Arm Circumference: 13 (13.75, 14.5, 15.25) (17, 17.75, 18.5) (19.75, 21.25, 22.75)“ / 33 (35, 37, 39) (43, 45, 47) (50, 54, 58) cm.
Length from Underarm to Hem: 12” / 30 cm (adjustable).
Sleeve Length: 16.5” / 42 cm (adjustable).
Cuff Circumference: 7.5 (7.75, 8.25, 8.75) (8.75, 9.25, 9.25) (10, 10.75, 11)“ / 19 (20, 21, 22.5) (22.5, 23.5, 23.5) (25.5, 27.5, 28) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn: Brusca by Rosa Pomar (100% wool, 137 yds / 125 m – 50 g), 7 (7, 8, 8) (9, 10, 10) (11, 12, 13) balls in the colourway A574.
Or approx. 875 (930, 995, 1065) (1160, 1260, 1345) (1470, 1585, 1730) yds / 800 (850, 910, 975) (1060, 1150, 1230) (1345, 1450, 1585) m of heavy DK-weight yarn.
Alternative yarn suggestions are for example: Supersoft by Holst Garn (held double), Gilliatt by De Rerum Natura or Cascade 220 by Cascade Yarns.
Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm (for main fabric) and US 6 / 4 mm (for ribbing) circular needles, and US 7 / 4.5 mm and US 6 / 4 mm DPNs (or preferred needles for working small circumferences).
Notions: Stitch markers, locking stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, 6 small buttons.
GAUGE
20 sts x 32 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles in St St, after blocking.
NOTES
The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down, with the neckline shaped using German short rows. It features a raglan construction, and the body and sleeves are separated at the armholes. Sleeve stitches are placed on hold and later worked in the round once the body is complete. Finally, stitches for the button bands and collar are picked up and worked in ribbing.
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