Daisy Shawl Cardigan

PDF Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Graphic pattern chart
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty:  Intermediate 
 
Daisy shawl cardigan is a loose fit cardigan that designed to mimic the shawl-wearing effect. This feminine garment features large daisy floral pattern at the back, continuous brioche front & shawl collar, elbow length sleeves with cable cuffs, double knitting trim and buttons for front closure.
 
WORKFLOW
Daisy shawl cardigan is worked by building up sections in one piece.
 
SIZES
1 (2) 3 (4) 5
 
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS 
Bust Circumference:  104 (116) 124 (136) 144cm
[41 (45.6) 48.8 (53.6) 56.6 inches] 
Back Length When Wearing (Approx.): 52 (54) 58 (61) 64cm 
[20.5 (21.3) 22.8 (24) 25.2 inches]
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
5 mm [US 8] circular needles (80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches] )
4.5 mm [US 7] circular needles (80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
 
KNITTING DENSITY (AFTER BLOCKING)
In daisy-pattern stockinette stitch using 5 mm [US 8] needles
18 sts x 23.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] 
In brioche stitch using 5 mm [US 8] needles
12 sts x 30 rows (count as 15 brioche knit stitches) = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
In double stockinette stitch using 4.5 mm [US 7] needles
32 sts x 48 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
 
SIZE GUIDE
The cardigan is intended for a relaxing fit with approx. 15 cm [5.9 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 15 cm [5.9 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement.
 
For which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite loose fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly. In between sizes, it is recommended to choose the closer size.
 
Photo demonstrates a typical XS/S with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm [34.6 inches] wearing a size 1 with approx. 16 cm [6.3 inches] positive ease.
 
SUGGESTED MATERIALS 
Main Color Yarn (MC)
250 (300) 300 (350) 350 gr.        
Aiayu, Baby Llama, 50 gr. / 150 m - Albicant
125 (150) 150 (175) 175 gr.        
Knitting for Olive, Cashmere, 25 gr. / 150 m - Cream
 
Knit the cardigan with 1 strand of baby llama and 1 strand of cashmere held together as main color, 1 stand of each contrast color for the daisy graphic pattern.
 
Contrast Color Yarn (CC)
Contrast Color A (Daisy Pistil): Daruma, Loop, Beige
Est. 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 m.        
Contrast Color B (Daisy Petal Purple): Rowan, Cozy Merino, Cloud
Est. 100 (100) 100 (150) 150 m.    
Contrast Color C (Daisy Petal Beige): Noble Cashmere, Beige
Est. 100 (100) 100 (150) 150 m.    
 
2 buttons (optional):  diam. approx. 30 mm [1.2 inches] each
 
Yarn Alternatives
Main Color (MC):  
2 strands of any fingering weight yarn
Contrast Color (CC):  
1 strand of worsted weight yarn