Bartizan by Åsa Buchta

Craft: Knitting

Add this wrap-style cardigan to outfits from fashion-forward to weekend chic for extra warmth and graceful style. This nearly seamless bottom-up cardigan has thoughtful details for a great fit, and its double-knit tie provides a polished finishing touch.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust (closed with fronts overlapped - back width x 2): (34, 37½, 41, 44) 47½, 51, 54½, 57½ {61, 64½, 68, 71}“ / (86.5, 95.5, 104, 112) 120.5, 129.5, 138.5, 146 {155, 164, 172.5, 180.5} cm

Length: (22½, 22½, 22¾, 23) 23¼, 23½, 23¾, 24 {24¼, 24½, 24¾, 25}” / (57, 57, 58, 58.5) 59, 59.5, 60.5, 61 {61.5, 62, 63, 63.5} cm

Shown in size 44” / 112 cm.

Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.

YARN

BERROCO MERINO 401 (50 grs): (12, 13, 14, 15) 16, 18, 19, 20 {21, 22, 23, 24} balls #11205 Sandcastle

NEEDLES and NOTIONS

32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 6 / 4 mm and 8 / 5 mm or size to obtain gauge

16” / 40 cm circular needle, size 8 / 5 mm

Double-pointed needles or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 6 /

4 mm and 8 / 5 mm

Waste yarn to hold sts

Stitch markers

GAUGE

19 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st on larger needles

Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.