The Capsule cardigan no. 1 is a hip-length style knit with a crew neck and long narrowing sleeves. This cardigan has a neckline and is worked top-down in a Stockinette stitch pattern. The cardigan is worked in raglan using increases M1L and M1R. Neck, cuffs, and hem are worked in a Rib stitch pattern. The body of cardigan is worked straight, therefore it can be easily made longer and of course, more yarns should be estimated. Capsule cardigan no. 1 is a timeless knit and has a narrowing silhouette in the bottom, so it looks very feminine and elegant.

Language: English

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2X) 3X (4X) to be worn with 5-10 (2-4in) positive ease. Shown in size L.

Yarn (two yarns held together):

1. Drops, Karisma (100% wool; 50g (1.8oz) = 100m (109 yds)), colour no. 77.
2. Drops, Kid-silk (75% mohair, 25% silk; 25g (0.9oz) = 210m (230 yds)), colour no. 12.

Yarn weight (Worsted / Afghan / Aran):
1. Drops, Karisma:
450 (500) 550 (550) 600 (600) 650 (700) g
15.8 (17.6) 19.4 (19.4) 21.1 (21.1) 22.9 (24.6) oz
9 (10) 11 (11) 12 (12) 13 (14) balls
900 (1000) 1100 (1100) 1200 (1200) 1300 (1400) m
981 (1090) 1199 (1199) 1308 (1308) 1417 (1526) yds
2. Drops, Kid-silk:
125 (125) 150 (150) 150 (150) 175 (175) g
4.4 (4.4) 5.3 (5.3) 5.3 (5.3) 6.2 (6.2) oz
5 (5) 6 (6) 6 (6) 7 (7) balls
1050 (1050) 1260 (1260) 1260 (1260) 1470 (1470) m
1150 (1150) 1380 (1380) 1380 (1380) 1610 (1610) yds

Needles:
5mm (US8, UK6) 40-60-80-100cm (16-24-31-39in) circular needles and 5mm (U8, UK6) 20cm (7.75in) 5 pcs. double point needles.

Gauge:
10cm x 10cm (4’’ x 4’’) = 16 stitches x 24.5 rows in Stockinette stitch after washing.

Notions:
8 closed stitch markers, 2 pieces of different colour yarns of 50cm (20in) length, tapestry needle, 6 pcs. buttons Ø 30mm (1.25in).

Pattern includes:
Knitting directions, Youtube video links with QR codes, schematics, abbreviations.

Finished measurements:
Bust circumference: 89 (92.5) 101.5 (110) 119 (127.5) 136.5 (145) cm / 35.5 (37) 40.5 (44) 47.5 (51) 54.5 (58) in
Sweater length (in back center): 52 (53.5) 55 (56.5) 58.5 (60) 61.5 (63.5) cm / 20.75 (21.5) 22 (22.75) 23.25 (24) 24.75 (25.25) in
Sleeve length (from neck): 59.5 (61) 63 (64.5) 66 (68) 69.5 (71) cm / 23.75 (24.5) 25.25 (25.75) 26.5 (27) 27.75 (28.5) in
Sleeve upper arm girth: 37 (39) 43 (47.5) 52 (56.5) 60.5 (65) cm / 14.75 (15.5) 17.25 (19) 20.75 (22.5) 24.25 (26) in