Solace by Åsa Buchta

Craft: Knitting

Your new favorite cardigan! Fully fashioned decreases, wide ribbed cuffs, and a flattering v-neck make Solace the sweater you’ll reach for constantly. Berroco Biella’s beautiful drape and subtle sheen take this classic silhouette from basic to special.

Sleeves are worked in the round to the underarm, where they join the body (worked in one piece from the bottom up) to complete the yoke.

Sizes

(1, 2, 3) 4, 5, 6, 7 {8, 9, 10}

Finished Measurements

Bust (closed): (33, 37¼, 41¼) 45½, 49¾, 53¾, 58 {62¼, 66¼, 70½}“ / (82.5, 93, 103) 114, 124.5, 134.5, 145 {155.5, 165.5, 176.5} cm

Length: (24½, 25, 25½) 26¼, 26¾, 27¼, 27½ {28, 28½, 29¼}” / (61.5, 62.5, 64) 65.5, 67, 68, 69 {70, 71.5, 73} cm

Shown in size 3 (41¼“ / 103 cm), modeled with 6” / 15 cm positive ease

Recommended ease: 2–6” / 5–15 cm positive ease

Yarn

BERROCO BIELLA (60% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 30% Silk, 10% Kid Mohair, 202 yds/50 g)

(6, 7, 7) 8, 9, 10, 10 {11, 12, 13} balls #12908 Chocolate

Yardage

1212 - 2626 yards (1108 - 2401 m)

Needles

32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 4 / 3.5 mm and 6 / 4 mm or size to obtain gauge

Double-pointed needles (or preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round), sizes 4 / 3.5 mm and 6 / 4 mm

Notions

2 cable needles, stitch markers, 7 removable stitch markers, seven 5/8” / 18 mm buttons, tapestry needle, waste yarn to hold stitches

Gauge

23 sts and 31 rnds = 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.