Sulo

Wrap yourself in a divine, fluffy cloud of luxury by combining two exquisite yarns: a thread of merino silk and another of mohair silk. This beautifully crafted cardigan is designed for a relaxed fit, making it the perfect cozy companion for any occasion.

This cardigan is meant to be worn with positive ease, ensuring comfort and style. When selecting your size, opt for approximately 4’’/10 cm of positive ease at the bust circumference to achieve the ideal fit.

Yarn Requirements

For this pattern, you will need Shibui Knits Staccato (70% merino, 30% silk, 175 m/50 g) and Shibui Knits Silk Cloud (60% mohair, 40% silk, 302 m/25 g) held together for a sumptuous texture. The sample is showcased in the elegant colors Bone (Staccato) and Ash (Silk Cloud). Gather the following skeins: 4-4-5 [5-5-5] 6-6-7-8 skeins of Staccato and 3-3-3 [3-3-3] 3-4-5 skeins of Silk Cloud for your project.

Total Yardage

You'll need a total of 700-715-780 [825-875-920] 975-1095-1215-1390 yards / 640-655-715 [755-800-840] 890-1000-1110-1270 meters of both yarns, depending on your size selection, to complete this gorgeous cardigan.

Recommended Needles

To create this luxurious piece, use US 2½ (3.0 mm) and US 5 (3.75 mm) 24’’/60 cm circular needles. You may also choose to use double-pointed needles (dpns) in the larger size if you prefer knitting the sleeves that way. It’s important to adjust your needle size if necessary to ensure you achieve the correct gauge as specified below.

Gauge Information

The gauge for this pattern is 18 stitches x 30 rounds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm in stockinette stitch using the larger needles, knitted flat (after blocking). Achieving the right gauge is crucial to ensuring your cardigan fits beautifully and drapes perfectly.

By choosing to create this luxurious cardigan, you’ll not only enjoy the process of crafting with premium yarns but also end up with a stunning piece that will elevate any outfit. Start knitting today and wrap yourself in comfort and style!