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The Loue Cardi is designed by one of our favourite designers Meiju K-P. Please be aware that this kit does not include the pattern as it is only available in Contrasts: Textured Knitting a book by Meiju and published by the folks over at Laine Magazine. You’ll be able to pick one up from their website or one of their stockists.
Finished Measurements
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
The cardigan is intended to be worn with approx. 2–6” / 5–15 cm of positive ease at the bust.
To fit bust sizes 30–34 (34–38, 38–44, 44–50, 50–56, 56–62, 62–68)” / 70–85 (85–95, 95–110, 110–125, 125–140, 140–155, 155–170) cm. Shown with 4” / 10 cm of positive ease.
Yarn
John Arbon Textiles, Harvest Hues Worsted
Kit includes all the yarn needed for your selected size. Please be aware that this kit does not include the pattern…
Gauge
19 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch with US 7 / 4.5 mm needles.
21 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in textured stitch pattern, one pattern repeat width is approx. 3” / 7.5 cm with US 7 / 4.5 mm needles.
Needles
US 7 / 4.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needle. US 6 / 4 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needle for yoke, hem and collar ribbing. US 4 / 3.5 mm 32” / 80 cm circular needle for cuffs. Adjust the needle size to get the correct gauge.
Always use a needle which results in the correct gauge after blocking.