Solana Cardigan
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Solana’s airy mesh fabric and drape-front design make it a must-have layering piece for spring and summer days and, of course, nights. Knit from the top down, this gorgeous cardigan features both easy lace and delicate cables.
Sizes
Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL): to fit bust 28/30 (32/34, 36/38, 40/42, 44/46, 48/50)“/71/76 (81/86, 91/97, 102/107, 112/117, 122/127) сm.
Finished Measurements
31 (35, 38, 40, 44, 48)” /78.5 (89, 96.5, 101.5, 112, 122) cm bust circumference (with fronts overlapping to approximate back width).
Shown in size M (38”/96.5 cm) on 37”/94 cm bust with 1”/2.5 cm of positive ease.
Gauge
27 sts and 29 rows = 4”/10 cm in Lattice pattern on size larger needle, blocked.
17 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in Mesh pattern on size larger needle, blocked.
26 sts and 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in k1, p1 Rib on smaller needle, blocked.
Tools
Size US 5/3.75 mm: 32”/80 cm circular and US 3/3.25 mm: 32”/80 cm circular.
Double-pointed needles of the same sizes. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Materials
Sport weight yarn (approximate amounts): 990 (1080, 1150, 1210, 1300, 1420) yards/905 (988, 1051, 1106, 1188, 1298) m.
Knit Picks Comfy Sport (75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic; 136 yards/50g): Whisker 24791 – 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
Difficulty: Intermediate.
Pattern Style: Both written and charted instructions using common knitting abbreviations. The cable pattern is charted only.