Gabrielle by Åsa Buchta

Craft: Knitting

The Gabrielle cardigan is a stylish addition to any wardrobe, featuring a cropped fit that’s both modern and easy to layer. Worked in one piece from the bottom up, this cardigan is straightforward to knit with an integrated collar that gives the garment a polished finish.

Yarn

BERROCO VELLINA (100 g): (4, 5, 5) 6, 6, 7, 7 {7, 8, 8} balls #5004 Beach Day

Needles

32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge

1 set each double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm

Spare needle, size 7 / 4.5 mm for 3-needle bind-off

Notions

Waste yarn to hold stitches, tapestry needle

Gauge

20 sts and 28 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.

Sizes

(1, 2, 3) 4, 5, 6, 7 {8, 9, 10}

Finished measurements

Bust (worn open; shown as back width x 2): (34, 38, 42) 46, 50, 54, 58 {62, 66, 70}“ / (86.5, 96.5, 106.5) 117, 127, 137, 147.5 {157.5, 167.5, 178} cm (includes 1” / 2.5 cm gap in front)

Length: (20¾, 21¼, 21¾) 22, 22½, 22¾, 23½ {23¾, 24, 24¼}” / (52.5, 54, 55) 56, 57, 58, 59.5 {60.5, 61, 61.5} cm

Shown in size 3 (42” / 106.5 cm), modeled with approximately 7”/ 18 cm of positive ease.
Recommended ease: Approximately 4–8” / 10–20 cm positive ease.