Description

Overview of the cardigan:

The cardigan is worked top-down in one piece for a seamless finish. You’ll begin with the upper back, pick up stitches for the front panels, and shape the neckline with gentle increases before joining the fronts and back at the underarms. The body is finished flat, while the sleeves are knitted in the round. Ribbed cuffs and hem add structure, and the neckline is completed with a double-knitted button band and a ribbed collar. Snap buttons provide a sleek, minimal finish.

Whether you throw it over jeans for a relaxed weekend look or layer it with a dress for extra warmth, Clark Cable Cardigan will become your go-to piece for cozy sophistication.

Difficulty level: Clark Cable cardigan is perfect for a knitter who knows basic knitting techniques

Sizes: 1(2)3(4)5(6)7(8) – see measurements below

Recommended ease: 15–25 cm / 6–10” of positive ease

Measurements for the finished cardigan: 

• Bust circumference: approx.  86(95)103(115)130(146)163(175) cm / 33.75(37.5)40.5(45.25)51(57.5)64(69)”
• Length from armhole to hem: approx. 30–35 cm / 12–13.75” (all sizes, this can be altered)
• Armhole circumference: approx. 36(39)41(43)46(49)51(54) cm  / 14.25(15.5)16(17)18(19.25)20(21.5)”

Yarn: 

You need approx. 750(850)900(1000)1100(1200)1400(1500) meters / 820(930)990(1100)1200(1300)1500(1650) yds of airy bulky yarn AND approx. 750(850)900(1000)1100(1200)1400(1500) meters / 820(930)990(1100)1200(1300)1500(1650) yds of lace weight mohair yarn. The cardigan is knitted holding both yarns together, but you can always knit the cardigan without the silk mohair if you prefer.

Sample knitted with: 6(7)8(8)9(10)11(12) balls of Isager Alpaca 3 (50 % alpaca, 50 % wool, 125 m / 136 yds / 50 g) in colorway 8s and 4(4)5(5)5(6)7(7) balls of Isager Silk Mohair (75 % kid mohair, 25 % silk, 212 m / 230 yds / 25 g) in colorway 2, knitted holding both yarns together.

Other yarn options:

• Bulky weight airy yarns: Sandnes Garn Kos, Drops Air, Isager Soft ja CaMaRose Snefnug.
• Lace weight mohair yarns: Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair, Knitting for Olive Silk Mohair, Novita Tuuli mohair, Drops Kid Silk Mohair, Tukuwool Silk Mohair.

Needles: 

• 5 mm / US 8: double pointed needles or 40 cm / 16” circular needles and 60 cm / 24” or 80 cm / 32” circular needles

• 7 mm / US 10.75: 40 cm / 16” circular needles and 60 cm / 24” or 80 cm / 32” circular needles

Other materials: Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle, 6 snap buttons (diameter of 2 cm / 0.75”)

Gauge:

14 sts x 21 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4″ in stockinette stitch with 7 mm / US 10.75 needles (after blocking). Change the needle size if needed to achieve the right gauge.