Botanica Cardigan

From Vogue Knitting: “Mor’s Botanica Medallion cardigan is knit in two pieces. Begin with the medallion, stitched in the round from the center out. The wide border around the medallion is worked in a band composed of stitches that vary in row gauge.”

The Specs:

Craft: Knitting

Wearer: Women

Wearer: XS-S, M-L

Measurements:

Cross-back width: 14 (16)" / 35.5 (40.5) cm)

Diameter when flat: 34 (38)" / 86.5 (94) cm

Gauge:

20 sts and 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette st using smaller needles after blocking

or: 18 sts and 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette st using larger needles after blocking

Yarn requirements:

900, 1050 yds (822, 959 m) of dk weight yarn

Yarns used in photo:

Blue Sky Alpacas “Skinny Dyed” (organically grown cotton) in color #31 clay

Needle sizes used: 5 (3.75mm), 6 (4mm), 7 (4.5mm)

Hook sizes used: G-6 (4mm)

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From Vogue Knitting: “Mor’s Botanica Medallion cardigan is knit in two pieces with Blue Sky Alpacas’ “Skinny dyed” organic cotton. Begin with the medallion, stitched in the round from the center out. The wide border around the medallion is worked in a band composed of stitches that vary in row gauge. Complete the piece by sewing the band to the edge of the medallion and leaving open slits for the armholes, which are finished with a crochet edging.”