Aegina cardigan is the type of sweater I love to wrap up in all year round. The garment features an cable motifs trimmed with ribbed hems. The shawl collar and modified drop-shoulder construction create a cozy fit with classic appeal.

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Sizes: 
Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL) 
to fit bust: 30/32 (34/36, 38/40, 42/44, 46/48, 50/52)” or 76/81 (86/91, 96/102, 107/112, 117/122, 127/132)cm.

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Finished Measurements: 
35 (37, 42, 45, 47, 53)” or 89 (94, 107, 114, 119, 135) cm bust circumference. 
Shown in size M (42”/107 cm) on 37’’/94 cm bust with 5”/13 cm of positive ease.

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Gauge: 
20 sts and 28 rows = 4’’ in Stockinette stitch on size 
US 6 (4 mm) needle, after blocking.

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Needles:
Size US 6 (4 mm): 32” (80 cm) circular (circ) and US 5 (3.75 mm): 32” (80 cm) circular. Double-pointed needles (DPNS) of same sizes. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. 

 

Notions:
Markers; 2 cable needles, tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holders.

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Materials: 
Worsted weight yarn (approximate amounts): 1780 (1820, 1900, 1980, 2460, 2890) yards 1602 (1638, 1710, 1782, 2214, 2601) m. 
 

Sample is made with Baah Yarn Shasta (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 200 yds/100 g): Grey Onyx - 9 (10, 10, 10, 11, 11) skeins.

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Difficulty: Intermediate. 

Cable pattern is charted only.