The Flower short cardigan

The Flower cardigan is an oversize garment which length is to the hips and has big loose sleeves. This pattern is fitted for beginners so it is worked flat without shoulder seams – it means that the back and front are knitted in one big piece. Sleeves are worked after finishing the main body part. This cardigan has two side seams. Flower cardigan is a stylish piece for beginner knitters who want to knit a sweater that fits well with various style clothes both at home and outside.

Yarn (two strands held together): 2 x Drops, Kid-Silk (75% Mohair, 25% Silk; 25g/0.9 = 210m/230yds). Colour no.: 10.

Yarn weight (Lace/Fingering): 150 (175) 200 (200) 225 (250) g 5.3 (6.2) 7 (7) 7.9 (8.8) oz 6 (7) 8 (8) 9 (10) balls 1260 (1470) 1680 (1680) 1890 (2100) meters 1380 (1610) 1840 (1840)2070 (2300) yds

Needles: 7mm (US10.5, UK2), 80-100cm (32-40in) circular needles.

Gauge: 10cm x 10cm (4 x 4) = 11 stitches x 18 rows in Garter stitch.

Notions: 2 open stitch markers, 1 scrap yarns, tapestry needle.