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An elegant, fresh version of the classic cardigan, Lira’s tailored details and clean lines make it an instant wardrobe staple. Slip stitch details, i-cord edging, and a clever bind off feature at the waist add structure and interest throughout, while three-quarter length sleeves and a scoop neck make it perfect for any season.

CONSTRUCTION

• The Body is worked flat in one piece on a circular needle to the underarms. The Back and Fronts are divided and worked separately to the shoulders.
• The Sleeve is worked in the round from the cuff to the underarm, then the cap is worked back and forth.
• An Applied I-Cord edging is worked at the Hem, Cuff, and Neck edges.
• The Front Bands are worked separately in a ribbed pattern and are sewn to the garment front edges.

MATERIALS
Approximately 835 (920, 1005, 1095, 1175, 1280) yards of worsted weight wool yarn
6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool; 140 yards/50g)
Photographed in color Fauna

GAUGE
Finished Gauge:
18 stitches & 27 rounds = 4” in stockinette stitch with Size A Needles; before and after blocking

NEEDLES
Size A (for stockinette stitch):
One each 16” and 32” circular needles and a set of 5 double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested Size: 4½ mm (US 7)

Size B (for Edging and Bands):
One 32” long circular needle two sizes smaller than Size A Needle
Suggested Size: 3¾ mm (US 5)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
32¾ (36½, 40, 43½, 47, 50½)“ finished (snapped) garment at chest
Sample shown is size 36½” with +2½“ ease on model

Need help picking a size? See our resource page on Selecting a Sweater Size

SKILL LEVEL
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