Malin by Natasja Hornby is an elegant and versatile cardigan design. A comfortable shape and cozy shawl collar makes this a cardigan you will reach for often. The body's allover colorwork is achieved by the slip-stitch technique using one color per row. We've put together several color options for this yarn set and we think this design is a great option for a men's cardigan as well!
This Yarn Set Includes:
- 10-19x 50g balls of Istex Lettlopi yarn
- The Woolly Thistle Large Project Tote
- The Woolly Thistle stitch marker (selection varies)
Please note the yarn set does NOT include the pattern, which you can download direct from Ravelry:
Construction:
Malin is worked seamlessly from the top down. First, the shoulder saddles are worked in garter stitch. Then, stitches are picked up from the saddles to work the back and front yoke until the underarms. The shoulder seam is shifted forward to optimize the fit, so the upper front yoke will be shorter than the upper back yoke.
Then, fronts and back are joined to work the body down to the garter ridges. The garter ridges and stranded colorwork are worked in the round, after picking up sts from the edges. Then, the body hem ribbing is worked flat, after which the button bands and collar are worked. For the sleeves, stitches are picked up around the armhole. The sleeve caps are shaped using German short rows, after which the sleeves are worked in the round.
Sizing Information from Ravelry:
Finished bust measurements
35.75 39.5, 43.25, 47 {50.75, 56.25, 60, 63.75}”.
The cardigan is designed to have a comfortable fit, with approx 4 – 6” of positive ease around the bust when worn closed.
Kit Splits as Follows:
Size 1 - Up to 35.75" (10 balls)
Size 2 - Up to 43.25" (13 balls)
Size 3 - Up to 50.75" (15 balls)
Size 4 - Up to 56.25" (16 balls)
Size 5 - Up to 63.75" (19 balls)
Colorways:
MC 56 CC 051 - designers colors
MC 9431 CC 54
MC 1407 CC 1418
MC 9418 CC 0054
MC 1707 CC 1412
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As always, it is important to manage gauge to ensure you will have enough yarn. If you are worried you can purchase an extra skein! Please remember that every effort is taken to represent the true colors of the yarn and that monitor settings will vary.
