Storm Cardigan
$13.00
The Storm Cardigan is a zip-up cardigan full of texture, with drop shoulders and a ribbed collar. It's knit with a strand of silk mohair held together with the main yarn, so it turns out soft, light and warm.
The cardigan is knit from the top down, and the pattern gives you two ways to make it: in the round with a steek that you cut open, or back and forth if you'd rather skip the scissors. The zipper is sewn in by hand or with a sewing machine.
With its texture pattern and zipper, Storm is a fun project when you're ready for a challenge. All sizes from XXS to 3XL are included in one pattern.
This brown version is knitted in Drops Lima and Kid Silk in the colorway Mandel.
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Size
All sizes are included in this pattern
Materials
Held together
Drops Lima
9024 Mandel
13 skeins needed for XXS
Drops Kid Silk
42 Mandel
7 skeins needed for XXS
The Storm Cardigan is a zip-up cardigan full of texture, with drop shoulders and a ribbed collar. It's knit with a strand of silk mohair held together with the main yarn, so it turns out soft, light and warm.
The cardigan is knit from the top down, and the pattern gives you two ways to make it: in the round with a steek that you cut open, or back and forth if you'd rather skip the scissors. The zipper is sewn in by hand or with a sewing machine.
With its texture pattern and zipper, Storm is a fun project when you're ready for a challenge. All sizes from XXS to 3XL are included in one pattern.
This brown version is knitted in Drops Lima and Kid Silk in the colorway Mandel.
Storm Cardigan is worked top down. First the back piece is worked in a structure pattern, whereafter you pick up stitches at both shoulders and shape the neckline with increases. The shoulders are then joined on one needle and they form the front piece. The front and back pieces are joined to the round under the armhole openings and the body is worked in rounds. In this instruction, a separate explanation for the cardigan is included that is worked flat.
For a clear drop shoulder with the shoulder seam far down on the upper arm, while keeping the bust circumference in check, some stitches of the front and back pieces are placed on hold and joined with the Kitchener stitch. They form the beginning of the sleeve.
The sleeves are worked top down from stitches picked up around the armholes. Finally, the zipper is sewn in with a sewing machine or by hand.
About this version
This cardigan is knitted in Drops Lima in 9024 Mandel and Drops Kid Silk in 42 Mandel.
Johanne is wearing size XS/S, is 169 cm and has a bust measurement of approx. 86 cm.
Digital pattern in your selected size
You’ll find it on your profile after purchase, or we’ll email it to you if you don’t have one yet.
Yarn
Drops Lima (50 g = 100 m)
650 (700) 750 (800) 850 g
Drops Kid Silk (25 g = 210 m)
175 (175) 175 (200) 225 g
Two strands of yarn are held together throughout.
Gauge
17 stitches per 10 cm in stockinette.
You can also knit this in any yarn that gives the same gauge. See alternatives
Knitting needles
Recommended size: 5 mm. Lengths depend on the size you’re knitting.
Buttons
Matching buttons or zipper – it's not included.
Knit a swatch first
Everyone knits a little differently – knit a small swatch and check your gauge before you start your project.
Watch how to knit a swatchSize | Bust measurement | Bust circumference | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
XXS | 70–80 | 102 | 46 |
XS/S | 80–90 | 110 | 46 |
M/L | 90–105 | 122 | 46 |
XL/2XL | 105–125 | 134 | 51 |
3XL | 125–135 | 142 | 55 |
All measurements are in cm.
Bust measurement: Measure yourself at the widest point of your chest to find your chest measurement and see what your recommended size is. If you want a more oversized look, you can go up a size. If you're in between two sizes, you can choose the larger one. The model in the photo is wearing size XS/S.
Bust circumference: The sweater is knitted with approximately 20 cm positive ease, depending on the size.
Length: Measured mid-back, excluding the neckline ribbing.
