Amabala Cardigan

Size: (XS–S) M–L (XL–XXL)

Bust Measurement: (106) 113 (124) cm. Under the arms, around the chest. 

Size Guide: This Cardigan has a positive ease of 20-25 cm.  

Length: (54) 58 (62) cm from the neck and down. Incl. the ribbed edge.

Gauge: 18 stitches x 21 rows in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm (after washing).

Recommended needles: Circular needle size 4 mm. (40 and 80/100 cm) + Circular needle size 3 mm (40 cm)

Yarn choice:
The Amabala cardigan is knitted using 4 strands of thin wool yarn (24 sts = 10 cm), but only 2 strands are held together at a time, as follows:

• 1 white and 1 red held together, referred to as “red” in the pattern.
• 2 white strands held together, referred to as “white” in the pattern.

What yarn should you choose?

1. Upcycled yarn?
2. Store-bought yarn?

Upcycled yarn:
Consider using recycled or leftover yarns for your project. It's more economical and environmentally friendly.
Experiment until your gauge swatch fits 18 stitches x 21 rows = 10 cm 
Amount needed: (700) 780 (870) meters of red yarn + (725) 810 (900) meters of each of the 3 white yarns.

Option 1: Store-bought yarn (Marled look – Image 1–2)
(4) 5 (5) skeins DROPS Baby Merino (Red) + (13) 14 (16) skeins DROPS Baby Merino (White)

Option 2: Store-bought yarn (More solid color – Image 3–4)
(9) 10 (11) skeins Peer Gynt (White) + (8) 9 (10) skeins Peer Gynt (Red) + (4) 4 (4) skeins Sandnes Alpakka as carry-along thread (White) (used throughout)

Other materials: 6 buttons.