Ryo features an all-over diamond pattern for the body section. This pattern is worked over stocking stitch, making it subtle. The cardigan is worked back and forth in one piece to the underarms. Fronts and back are worked separately above underarms. Sleeve stitches are picked up and knitted top down. Shawl collar is shaped using wrap and turn short-row technique.

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Size
To fit: 96 (101, 106, 111, 116, 121, 127) cm / 38 (40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50)”
Actual finished chest: 102 (108.5, 114.7, 119, 123, 129.5, 135.5) cm / 401/4 (423/4, 451/4, 463/4, 481/2, 51, 531/4)”
The model wears size 40”

Yarn
Artesano Aran (Aran weight, 50 % superfine alpaca, 50% Peruvian highland wool; 132 m/100 g skein)
8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12) skeins in Ash (C969)

Needles & Accessories
1 set of 4.5 mm (UK 7/US 7) DPN needles.
1 set of 4.5 mm (UK 7/US 7) 100 cm circular needles.
1 set of 5 mm (UK 6/US 8) 100 cm circular needles.
1 set of 5 mm (UK 6/US 8) DPN needles
4 stitch markers.
Spare needles.

Tension
17 sts and 23 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch using 5mm needles.
19 sts and 23 rows to 10 cm over diamond stitch using 5mm needles.
19 sts and 24 rows to 10 cm over 1x1 rib using 4.5 mm needles.
Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain correct tension.