Feiyu is a cardigan knitted seamlessly from the top down. Buttoned and stand-up collar, a diamond-shaped pattern twinned with purl stitches.
SIZE
Finished bust circumference: 93 (104, 113, 122)(131, 142, 151) cm or 36½ (41, 44½, 48)(51½, 56, 59½) in.
Suggested ease: 5 to 15 cm or 2 to 6 in.
MATERIAL
Yarn: approximately 970 (1100, 1210, 1320)(1440, 1580, 1700) meters or 1061 (1203, 1323, 1443)(1575, 1728, 1859) yards of DK weight yarn.
The sample is knitted with Gilliatt (100% wool, DK, 250m/100g, colourway: Darjeeling) of De rerum natura.
Needles: 4mm/US6 and 4.5mm/US8 circular needles. Adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.
Other: stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, 7 buttons of 2.5 cm or ¾ in.
GAUGE
With 4.5mm/US8 needles, 18 sts and 26 rows = 10 cm/4’’ in stockinette stitch, washed and blocked.
Sample shown in size 122 cm or 48 in with 12 cm or 4¾ in positive ease at the bust. The model is 180 cm or 70¾ in tall.