Knitting pattern – Cardigan of the year

Yarn kit - 4xRib sweater - the softest and most versatile knitted sweater deserves the spotlight in the wardrobe. This is a dream of a sweater, knitted in the softest merino wool!

• Sizes in the pattern
•  2XS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL)

• Yarn in the yarn kit
• Pickles Tjukk (Worsted) Merino
• 400 (400) 500 (500) 600 (600) 700 (700) g

• Needles you need (recommended sizes)
• 32” | 80 cm circular needles US 8 | 5 mm
• 16 and 32” | 40 and 80 cm circular and double pointed needles US 6 | 4 mm

• Gauge per 4” | 10 cm, lightly blocked
• Measuring gauge in rib stitch can be difficult. Be extra careful to ensure the number of rows is correct so it's not too tight.
• Ribbing on US 8 | 5 mm needles: 18 s / 22 rows
• Ribbing on US 6 | 4 mm needles: 24 s / 26 rows

• Measurements, garment lying flat
• Width: 19 (21) 22.5 (24.5) 26 (28) 29.5 (31.5)” | 48 (53) 57 (62) 66 (71) 75 (80) cm
• Length: 20.5 (21.5) 22 (23) 23.5 (24.5) 25.5 (26)” | 52 (54) 56 (58) 60 (62) 64 (66) cm

Intermediate / Worked top-down in wide rib stitch with raglan increases first on the body, then on the sleeves, and a scooped neckline. Neckband worked last, with decorative details added around the sleeves and neckline. We have instructional videos for all techniques used in the pattern and yarn kit - 4xRib sweater on Strikkehjelpen Feel free to also follow us on YouTube for more knitting tips.