Teahouse Cardigan

Difficulty:  Beginner
 
Teahouse Cardigan is inspired by traditional tea ceremony. When people gathering together, the teahouse, the yukata (kimono) and the ceremony create a peaceful and Zen atmosphere.
 
The cardigan is worked in one piece with three sections in garter stitch.There is no increasing and decreasing, which makes Teahouse cardigan a true relaxing project.
 
SIZES
1 (2) 3
 
MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 110 cm, (120 cm), 140 cm
[43.3 inches, (47.3 inches), 55 inches]
Length: 55 cm, (60 cm), 65 cm
[21.6 inches, (23.6 inches), 25.6 inches] - Measure from center back
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3 mm [US 2.5] circular needles (80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches] )
 
GAUGE
In stocking stitch using 3 mm [US 2.5] needles
28 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
 
SIZE GUIDE
Teahouse cardigan is designed to be oversized in fit. Calculate a positive ease of approx. 15-25 cm [5.9-9.8 inches] in related to your bust. Size 1 (2) 3 are intended for a bust circumference of 85-95 (95-105) 115-125 cm [33.5-37.4 (37.4-41.3) 45.3-49.2 inches].
 
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
Back Section
150gr. (200gr.) 300gr.
Isager,Trio 50 gr. / 350 m - Linen
Collar/Front Section
150gr. (200gr.) 300gr.
Isager,Trio 50 gr. / 350 m - Khaki
Bottom Section
150gr. (200gr.) 300gr.
Isager,Trio 50 gr. / 350 m - Granite
 
All sections are knitted with two strands of Trio yarn on 3 mm [US 2.5] needle. Please calculate more meters for the bottom section if you prefer a longer cardigan.
 
Alternatives
Any silk / cotton / linen light fingering (2 strands of yarn holding together) to fingering yarn (1 strand of yarn) would be a good choice