Description

Pattern (PDF) for the Charles Grey Cardigan by Knitting for Olive.

Charles Grey, named after the classic Earl Grey tea, embodies its character perfectly: classic, timeless, and yet exceptionally cozy.

The Charles Grey Cardigan is knitted from the top down, offering an excellent opportunity to adjust the length as desired.

The front bands of this cardigan are worked in ribbing along the front edges and the back of the neck at the same time as the rest of the cardigan, creating a seamless and harmonious look.

For the sleeves, stitches are picked up along the armholes and shaped using short rows. Like the body, the sleeves end with ribbed cuffs, providing a stylish and comfortable fit. The Charles Grey Cardigan is therefore a timeless garment that perfectly combines elegance and comfort.

The cardigan was designed with positive ease, meaning it is larger than your actual bust circumference.

Size guide: Sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) fit a bust circumference of 70-83 (84-99) 100-110 (111-120) 121-129 (130-140) cm

PDF knitting pattern

Everything about the knitting pattern

Sizes
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6)

Finished garment measurements
Bust circumference: 103 (109) 115 (122) 128 (138) cm
fits a bust circumference of 70-83 (84-99) 100-110 (111-120) 121-129 (130-140) cm
Length from shoulders: 82 (85) 88 (91) 94 (94) cm
Inside sleeve length: 44 (44) 44 (44) 44 (44) cm

required needles
6.0 and 7.0 mm circular needle (80 cm)
DPNs 6.0 mm and 7.0 mm

Gauge
13 sts x 21 rows worked with three strands (1 strand of Heavy Merino and 2 strands of Soft Silk Mohair) in stockinette stitch on 7.0 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm 

Knitting direction
top > down (from the top down, worked seamlessly in rows and rounds with two strands)

Difficulty level
medium 

Yarn quantity
8 (9) 10 (11) 11 (12) balls of Heavy Merino by Knitting for Olive (1 strand) together with
9 (10) 11 (12) 12 (12) balls of Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (2 strands)

Color combination:
Pattern color (Heavy Merino and Soft Silk Mohair):
hazel with hazel
Color combinations (Heavy Merino and Soft Silk Mohair)
pearl grey with pearl grey
powder with powder
mushroom rose with mushroom rose
rose clay with mushroom rose

Can't find your desired color?

Link: to the yarn (Heavy Merino by Knitting for Olive)

Link: to the yarn (Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive)

Yarn
Heavy Merino by Knitting for Olive
100% wool
50g/ball, approx. 125m yardage

together with
Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive
70% mohair, 30% silk
25g/ball, approx. 225m yardage