The Smilgas Cardigan is the perfect piece to add a touch of cozy style to any outfit. This oversized cardigan features extra long sleeves and a v-neck design, making it both comfortable and fashionable. The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down with simple raglan shaping, and the Latvian-inspired colourwork motifs add a touch of elegance. Whether you're running errands or snuggling up at home, the Smiglas Cardigan will keep you feeling warm and looking chic.

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

Finished bust circumference: 

• 100 (111, 120, 131, 140, 151, 160, 171) cm
• 40 (44¼, 48, 52¼, 56, 60¼, 64, 68¼)”

Designed with 21-31 cm / 8¼-12¼” positive ease to fit busts with circumference:

• 70-80 (80-90, 90-100, 100-110, 110-120, 120-130, 130-140, 140-150) cm
• 28-32 (32-36, 36-40, 40-44, 44-48, 48-52, 52-56, 56-60)“

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Note: The product sold here is a knitting pattern in a PDF format and not the finished cardigan.

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

Main colour (MC):

- 1220 (1310, 1390, 1490, 1580, 1680, 1710, 1810) m

- 1340 (1430, 1520, 1630, 1720, 1830, 1870, 1980) yds

Contrast colour (CC):

- 280 (300, 320, 340, 360, 380, 390, 410) m

- 310 (330, 350, 370, 400, 420, 430, 450) yds

Yarn used in sample (size 2) is 6 skeins of Wild Atlantic Yarns Grainne DK (100% Superwash Blue Faced Leicester; 225 m / 100 g) in Daisy colourway and 125 g of hand-spun Wild Atlantic Yarns 100 % Merino top (DK weight, approx. 220 m / 100 g) in Woodland forager colourway.

DK

Cardigan

Intermediate

24 sts & 28 rows = 10 cm / 4''

In colourwork Stockinette stitch worked flat after blocking.

Crochet hook and smooth waste yarn for provisional cast-on, stitch markers, row counter, scissors, tape measure, tapestry needle, 3-4 2.5 mm / 1” buttons.

Provisional cast-on, backwards loop cast-on, lifted increases, short rows (any method), stranded colourwork, one-row buttonhole, tubular bind-off.

The cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. Neckline stitches are cast-on provisionally and yoke worked flat down to underarm with raglan shaping. The body and sleeves are separated, the body is worked straight down to the hem and finished with 2x2 rib and tubular bind-off. Sleeves are worked in the round with decreases down to cuffs and finished with a 2x2 rib and tubular bind-off. Stitches for button bands are picked up along the front edges and joined with the provisionally cast-on neckline stitches. Button band is worked in 2x2 rib and one-row buttonholes added at half width.