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Bladranka (leafy vine) - cardigan

Fine spring vines with tender sprouts embellish our cardigan’s front panels. This sweater is worked bottom up, with vines showing
most visibly on a reverse stockinette background, and as a fine contrast to it, stockinette sleeves. The Colin yarn is a wonderful
blend of cotton and linen, beautifully cool for summer’s warm days.

YARN CYCA #1 (fingering), Colin (65% cotton, 35% linen, 164 yd/150 m / 50 g)
ALTERNATE YARN SUGGESTIONS
CYCA #2 (sport), Elise (60% cotton, 40% acrylic, 184 yd/170 m / 50 g)
CYCA #2 (sport), Llama Silk (70% baby llama, 30% mulberry silk, 180 yd/165 m / 50 g)
CYCA #2 (sport), Soft Raggi (65% Premium Micro acrylic, 30% bamboo, 5% polyester, 293 yd/268 m / 100 g)
GAUGE
Approx. 23 sts x 32 rows in stockinette on larger size needles = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm.
Adjust needle sizes to obtain correct gauge if necessary.
SIZES - WOMEN’S XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
CHEST Approx. 34¼ (36¼, 38¼, 41¾, 44½, 48, 52½, 56) 49¼, 53, 61½) in / 87 (92, 97, 106, 113, 122, 133, 142) cm
TOTAL LENGTH Approx. 17¾ (18½, 19¼, 20, 21, 21¾, 22½, 23¼) in / 45 (47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59) cm
SLEEVE LENGTH Approx. 17 (17, 17¼, 17¼, 17¾, 17¾, 17¾, 17¾) in / 43 (43, 44, 44, 45, 45, 45, 45) cm
YARN COLOR AND AMOUNTS
Color 1: Approx. 300 (300, 350, 350, 400, 400, 450, 500) g (color 28108, Soft Lilac Grey)
Color 2: Approx. 50 (50, 50, 50, 50, 50, 50, 50) g (12217, Purple Violet)
NEEDLES U. S. size 1.5 / 2.5 mm: 24 in / 60 cm circular (ribbing and neckband); set of 5 dpn and U.S. 4 / 3.5 mm: circulars 16 in /
40 cm (sleeves) and 32 in / 80 cm (body); set of 5 dpn
NOTIONS 7 (7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 8) buttons (5/8 in / 17 mm), removeable stitch markers, stitch holder
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY **

BODY
With smaller size circular, CO 179 (191, 203, 217, 233, 251, 271, 293) sts. Work back and forth in k1, p1 ribbing for 2 (2, 2¼, 2¼,
2 3/8, 2 3/8, 2½, 2½) in / 5 (5, 5.5, 5.5, 6, 6, 6.5, 6.5) cm.
Change to larger size circular. Work back and forth in reverse stockinette and vine pattern as follows: Work 13 sts following chart I,
153 (165, 177, 191, 207, 225, 245, 267) sts reverse stockinette, 13 sts following chart II. Continue in pattern as est until piece
measures 10¼ (10¾, 11, 11½, 11¾, 12¼, 12¾, 13) in / 26 (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33) cm. End with a RS row.
On the next, WS, row, shape armholes as follows: Work 39 (42, 45, 48, 52, 56, 60, 66) sts in pattern, BO the next 8 (8, 8, 8, 10, 10,
12, 12) sts, work 85 (91, 97, 105, 109, 119, 127, 137) sts, BO the next 8 (8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 12, 12) sts, work rem 39 (42, 45, 48, 52,
56, 60, 66) sts in pattern. Set piece aside while you knit the sleeves.

SLEEVES
With smaller size dpn, CO 48 (50, 50, 52, 52, 54, 54, 56) sts. Divide sts to 4 dpn and join. Work around in k1, p1 ribbing for 2 (2,
2¼, 2¼, 2 3/8, 2 3/8, 2½, 2½) in / 5 (5, 5.5, 5.5, 6, 6, 6.5, 6.5) cm.
Change to larger size dpn. Knit around in stockinette as follows: on rnd 1, increase 8 sts evenly spaced around to 56 (58, 58, 60,
60, 62, 62, 64) sts. On rnd 6, increase at beginning and end of rnd with M1: with left needle tip, lift strand between the 1st and 2nd
sts from back to front and knit into back loop. When 2 sts rem, M1 as above, between 2nd-to-last and last sts, end k1. Increase the
same way on every 6th rnd until 74 (78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 102) sts. Continue without further shaping until sleeve is 17 (17, 17¼,
17¼, 17¾, 17¾, 17¾, 17¾) in / 43 (43, 44, 44, 45, 45, 45, 45) cm long.
On next rnd, shape armhole: BO the first and last 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts. Set sleeve aside while you knit second sleeve the same
way.

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YOKE
Place all pieces onto larger size circular. Working in pattern as est, work right front, first sleeve, back, second sleeve, left front =
295 (315, 335, 357, 373, 399, 419) sts total.
Work 6 (6, 8, 8, 10, 10, 12, 12) rows back and forth in pattern as est. On the next, RS, row, k2tog at each intersection of body and
sleeve as follows: at shift from reverse stockinette to stockinette, join the 2 sts with k2tog and at shift from stockinette to reverse
stockinette, join the 2 sts with k2tog tbl. Now 1 st rem at each raglan decrease line which should be purled on WS. Pm in each of
the 4 raglan decrease sts.
On the next RS row, work raglan line as follow: knit until 1 st before marked st, slip st before marker to right needle without knitting
it, slip marked st from needle and let it hang loosely in front of work, slip st after marked st to right needle without knitting it, place
marked st back on left needle, slip the 2 sts from right to left needle and k3tog (= 2 sts decreased).
Decrease the same way at each of the 4 marked raglan sts. On WS rows, purl marked sts. Work 3 rows without decreasing but
following pattern as est. Rep decrease on next RS row and then on every other row 21 (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) times = 107
(119, 131, 145, 153, 171, 183, 205) sts rem.

RAISING BACK NECK

Continue in pattern as est with reverse stockinette and stockinette, but without the vine pattern on the front. Decrease at marked
sts on right front and back; on left sleeve, stop 8 sts before the marked st on left front.

Sl 1 st purlwise with yarn in front, take yarn to back of work and turn. Sl the unworked st with yarn wrapped around it from left to
right needle without working it, work in reverse stockinette and stockinette to right side of work, stop 8 sts before marked st on right
front.

Sl 1 st purlwise with yarn in front, take yarn to back of work and turn. Sl the unworked st with yarn wrapped around it from left to
right needle without working it, work in pattern with raglan decreases on back; stop on left sleeve when 4 sts after marked st on left
side of back.

Sl 1 st purlwise with yarn in front, take yarn to back and turn. Sl the unworked st with yarn wrapped around it from left to right
needle without working it, work in pattern of reverse stockinette and stockinette to right side of work, stop on right sleeve when 4 sts
after marked st on right side of back.

Sl 1 st purlwise with yarn in front, take yarn to back and turn. Sl the unworked st with yarn wrapped around it from left to right
needle without working it, work in pattern without raglan decreases to right side of back, stop on back when 4 sts before marked st
on left side of back.

Sl 1 st purlwise with yarn in front, take yarn to back and turn. Sl the unworked st with yarn wrapped around it from left to right
needle without working it, knit to right side, stop on back when 4 sts before marked st on right side of back.

Sl 1 st purlwise with yarn in front, take yarn to back and turn. Sl the unworked st with yarn wrapped around it from left to right
needle without working it.

Now work in pattern of reverse stockinette and stockinette over all sts to left front edge but without the vine pattern on left front and
without raglan decreases on back but with raglan decreases on left front. At the same time , the unworked turning sts are each
joined with their wrap which is lifted onto the needle.

Change to smaller size circular. Continuing from left side of body, work neckband in k1, p1 ribbing across to right front - don’t forget
to knit/purl any wrapped sts with their wrap. Also at the same time , decrease evenly spaced across 0 (0, 4, 6, 8, 16, 16, 20) sts to
107 (119, 127, 139, 145, 155, 167, 185) sts for a multiple of 2 + 1 for the ribbing. Work 9 more rows in ribbing (all sizes). On the
next RS row, BO in ribbing until 1 st rem. Continue directly to picking up sts for left front band.
Pick up and knit a total of 107 (113, 119, 125, 131, 137, 145, 151) sts along left front edge, or about 3 sts for every 4 rows. Work 9
rows in k1, p1 ribbing. BO in ribbing.

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RIGHT FRONT BAND (including buttonholes)
With smaller size circular, pick up and knit 107 (113, 119, 125, 131, 137, 145, 151) sts along right front edge, or about 3 sts for
every 4 rows. Work 3 rows in k1, p1 ribbing.
On row 4, make buttonholes as follows: Work 5 sts in ribbing (all sizes, *BO 1 st, work so there are 15 (16, 17, 18, 16, 17, 18, 19)
sts after the bound-off st*; rep * to * 6 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 7) times, BO 1 st and then work rem 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 4, 5, 4) sts in ribbing.
On the next row, work as follows: Work 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5) sts in ribbing, *yo, work 15 (16, 17, 18, 16, 17, 18, 19) sts in ribbing*;
rep * to * 6 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 7) times, yo and work rem 5 sts in ribbing. Work 4 more rows in ribbing. On next RS row, BO in ribbing.

FINISHING
Seam underarms. Weave in all ends neatly on WS. Carefully wash sweater by hand or in machine on wool setting. Lay flat to dry.
Sew buttons onto left front band aligned with buttonholes.

MEASUREMENTS
A 34¼ (36¼, 38¼, 41¾, 44½, 48, 52½, 56) 49¼, 53, 61½) in / 87 (92, 97, 106, 113, 122, 133, 142) cm
B 17¾ (18½, 19¼, 20, 21, 21¾, 22½, 23¼) in / 45 (47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59) cm
C 7½ (8, 8¼, 8¾, 9, 9½, 9¾, 10¼) in / 19 (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26) cm
D 10¼ (10¾, 11, 11½ , 11¾, 12¼, 12¾, 13) in / 26 (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33) cm
E 12¾ (13½, 14¼, 14½, 15, 16¼, 17, 17¼) in / 32 (34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43, 44) cm
F 17 (17, 17¼, 17¼, 17¾, 17¾, 17¾, 17¾) in / 43 (43, 44, 44, 45, 45, 45, 45) cm
G 9½ (9¾, 9¾, 10¼,10¼, 10¾, 10¾, 11) in / 24 (25, 25, 26, 26, 27, 27, 28) cm

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Tips & Shortcuts

To avoid questions: Before you begin knitting, read through the pattern.
Stitch count: Always knit or crochet a gauge swatch as recommended in the pattern. If your stitch count doesn’t match the gauge
given in the pattern, try again with larger or smaller needles or hook. If your gauge doesn’t match that in the pattern, your item will
not be the correct size or shape.
Highlight the size you will knit or crochet throughout the pattern to make it easier to follow the instructions.
Charts: It will be easier to follow a chart if you mark your row with a ruler and magnetic board or sticky note.
Ease: The amount of ease included in our garments varies depending on the type and shape of the garment. To determine the
right size, we recommend that you first measure your body. Then you can calculate the garment size depending on how much ease
you want the garment to have. The schematics for each piece show all the garment measurements.
Two-color stranded knitting: When knitting more than 3-4 stitches of the same color, twist the color strands around each other on
the wrong side to avoid long strands or “floats” on the back. If the yarns need to be twisted on several rows/rounds, make sure you
do not stack the twists in the same place to prevent the yarns from showing through on the right side.
Yarn alternative: Please be aware that the gauge (tension), yarn quantity and the shape of the work varies if you use another yarn
(even in the same yarn group).
Tips för hand dyed yarn: Make sure you have enough yarn to complete your project. The colors may vary from time to time. To get
a smooth color mix, you can alternate between two skeins: knit two rows from one and two rows from another skein.

Abbreviations

KNITTING
alt = alternately, approx. = approximately, beg = begin, bl = back loop, BO = bind off, cc = contrasting color, cn = cable needle, CO
= cast on, col = color, cont = continue, dec = decrease, dpn(s) = double-pointed needles, EOR = end of row/round, fl = front loop, g
st = garter stitch, inc = increase, k1f&b = knit in front and back loop of same stitch, k = knit (stitch), k2tog = knit two stitches
together (right-slanting decrease), kw = knitwise, LH = left hand needle, m = marker, mm = millimeters, mc = main color, p = purl
(stitch), patt = pattern, pm = place marker, pw = purlwise, rep = repeat, rnd(s) = round/rounds, RH = right hand needle, RM =
remove marker, RS = right side, sl = slip, sl m = slip marker, ssk = slip, slip, knit, st(s) = stitches, St st = stockinette/stocking stitch,
tog = together, WS = wrong side, wyib = with yarn in back, wyif = with yarn in front, yo = yarn over

CROCHETING
approx. = approximately, beg = begin, bl = back loop, ch = chain stitch, col = color, cont = continue, dc = double crochet, dec =
decrease, dtr = double treble crochet, fl = front loop, hdc = half double crochet, htr = half treble crochet, inc = increase, m =
marker, mc = main color, rep = repeat, rnd/rnds = round/rounds, RS = right side, sc = single crochet, sl st = slip stitch, sts =
stitches, tog = together, tr = treble crochet, tr tr = triple treble crochet, WS = wrong side, yo = yarn over

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