The Viva cardigan combines a relaxed, boxy silhouette with refined finishing details, making it the perfect cardigan for Spring layering and cosy winter mornings alike. Structured saddle shoulders, neat buttonbands and pretty pockets add an elegant touch.

YARN: DK weight yarn, approx. 1092 (1172; 1265; 1299; 1408) (1501; 1550; 1648; 1724) metres / 1194 (1282; 1383; 1421; 1540) (1642; 1695; 1802; 1885) yards.

Sample shown in BC Garn Loch Lomond (100% wool, 150m per 50g ball) in shade White Confetti.

If using this yarn, you will need 8 (8; 9; 9; 10) (11; 11; 11; 12) skeins.

GAUGE: 22 sts and 30 rows to 4 inches / 10 cm in stocking stitch blocked. Suggested size 3.75mm.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS:
3.25mm & 3.75mm circular needles for body
3.25mm & 3.75mm needle(s) of your preferred length for working small circumferences in the round (i.e. DPNs, short circulars, magic loop) for sleeves and neckband
3mm needle of any length for pocket rib
5 buttons of approx 22mm diameter
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Scrap yarn

SIZING:
Sizes 1 (2; 3; 4; 5) 6; 7; 8; 9 detailed below. Designed to be worn with ease as follows:

Sizes 1, 2 & 3: 7 - 8” / 18 - 20 cm positive ease
Sizes 4, 5 & 6: 6 - 7” / 15 - 18 cm positive ease
Sizes 7, 8 & 9: 5 - 6” / 12 - 15 cm positive ease

If you are between sizes, size down. If you are particularly busty, choose a size based on your upper bust measurement.

To fit bust: 28-30 (32-34; 36-38; 40-42; 44-46) (48-50; 52-54; 56-58; 60-62) inches / 71-76 (81-86; 91-97; 102-107; 112-117) (122-127; 132-137; 142-147; 152-157) cm.

Finished bust: 36.5 (40.5; 44.5; 47.5; 51.5) (55.5; 58; 62; 66) inches / 93 (103; 113; 121; 131) (141; 147; 157; 168) cm.

The Viva Cardigan is #SizeInclusive to a bust of 62”.

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