Perahta is a classic cardigan worked with panels of cable and lace motifs on the body and sleeves. Worked from the bottom up in pieces and seamed.

Stitch patterns are charted.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (35¼, 39½, 44) 48¼, 52¼, 55½, 60 {64¼, 68¼, 71½}“ / (89.5, 100.5, 112) 122.5, 132.5, 141, 152.5 {163, 173.5, 181.5} cm
Length: (21½, 21½, 22) 22, 22½, 22½, 23 {23, 23½, 23½}” / (54.5, 54.5, 56) 56, 57, 57, 58.5 {58.5, 59.5, 59.5} cm
Shown in size 44” / 112 cm. Recommended ease: 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.

YARN
BERROCO ULTRA ALPACA CHUNKY NATURAL (100 grs): (6, 7, 8) 8, 9, 9, 10 {11, 11, 12} hanks #72510 Spelt

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
32” / 80 cm circular needles sizes 8 / 5 mm and 10 / 6 mm or size to obtain gauge
Spare size 10 / 6 mm needle for 3-needle bind off
Stitch markers
Waste yarn to hold stitches
Seven 1” / 25 mm Buttons
Cable needle (cn)

GAUGE
15 sts and 20 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st and pattern stitches on larger needles