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His/ Hers Vincent Cardigan

His/ Hers Vincent Cardigan

$6.50Price
PDF Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty:  Intermediate 
 
His/Hers vincent cardigan is a classic unisex knitwear. This oversized garment features half-brioche ribbing, optional accent stripes at collar and sleeves and double knitting shawl collar with front closure.
 
His/hers Vincent cardigan is worked from top down in half-brioche stitch in one piece.
 
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
 
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS 
Bust Circumference:  106 (111) 120 (126) 131 (138) 146 (151) cm 
[41.6 (43.6) 47.2 (49.6) 51.6 (54.3) 57.6 (59.6) inches] 
Overall Back Length (without collar):  
64 (66) 68 (69) 70 (72) 74 (76) cm
[25 (26) 26.8 (27) 27.6 (28.3) 29 (30) inches]
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
4 mm [US 6] circular needles ( 60, 80 or 100 cm [ 24, 32 or 40 inches] )
3.5 mm [US 4] circular needles ( 60, 80 or 100 cm [ 24, 32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
 
KNITTING DENSITY
In half-brioche stitch using 4 mm [US 6] needles
18 sts x 42 rows (21 brioche knit stitches) = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
 
SIZE GUIDE
The cardigan is intended for an oversized fit with approx. 20 cm [7.9 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 20 cm [7.9 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference.
 
For which size to choose can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite OVERSIZED fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly. 
 
Photos demonstrate both a chest circumference 88 cm [34.6 inches] woman, wearing a size XL with approx. 43 cm [17 inches] positive ease AND a chest circumference 108 cm [42.6 inches] man, wearing a size XL with approx. 23 cm [9 inches] positive ease.
 
SUGGESTED MATERIALS 
650 (650) 700 (700) 750 (800) 850 (900) gr.        
Daruma, Linen Ramie Cotton DK, 50 gr. / 102 m - Dark Gray     
 
Knit the cardigan with 1 strand of Linen Ramie Cotton DK.
 
4 buttons:  diam. approx. 23 mm [0.91 inches] each
 
Accent Color Yarn (Optional):
Approx. 50 m contrast color DK yarn of your choice
 
Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of any DK weight yarn would be a good substitute.
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