The Simplewavecardi is knitted seamlessly top down and worn oversized for a casual and comfy fit. It’s knitted with raglan increases and has pockets in the front. The hem edges of the body and the sleeves are worked using the Icord bind-off method, which is also used for the opening of the pockets. This cardi is worked with a neckband in double knit, which complements its minimalistic style. The Cotton waves quality gives it an interesting structure and in combination with the matching Simplewavetop it’s a cute set that works for spring, summer and autumn.
The Simplewavetop is knitted seamlessly top down and worn with a little negative ease for a good fit. It has a v-neck at the front and a cute crew neck at the back. But if prefered it can also be worn the other way round, because of its straight shaped body. The edges are worked using the Icord bind-off method.
Sizes
Cardi: 2XS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL)
Top: 2XS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) 6XL
Measurements garment
Cardi:
bust: 100 (110) 120 (130) 140 (150) 160 (170) cm
length: 52 (52) 52 (54) 54 (56) 56 (56) cm
Top:
bust: 78 (85) 92 (100) 108 (115) 122 (130) 138 (145) 152 cm
length: 48 (48) 48 (50) 50 (50) 52 (52) 52 (54) 54 cm
Size guide
The cardi should be knitted with a positive ease of approx. 15 – 25 cm. The size is determined by the bust circumference, which is approximately
75 – 85 (85 – 95) 95 – 105 (105 – 115) 115 – 125 (125 – 135) 135 – 145 (145 – 155) cm.
If the bust circumference is between two sizes, you can decide individually whether the cardi should be more or less oversized.
The top should be knitted with a negative ease of approx. 3 – 7 cm. The size is determined by the bust circumference, which is approximately
80 – 85 (88 – 92) 95 – 99 (103 – 107) 111 – 115 (118 – 122) 125 – 129 (133 – 137) 141 – 145 (148 – 152) 155 – 159 cm.
If the bust circumference is between two sizes, you can decide individually whether the top should be tighter or more casual, but remember that a cotton/linen blend is not as elastic as a wool blend!
Material
The set is knitted with one thread Cotton Waves by Gepard Garn 50g/60m.
Cardi: 650 (700) 700 (750) 800 (900) 950 (1000) g
Top: 250 (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 (450) 500 (500) 550 g
Note: If a fastening is wished, it is recommended to use three snap buttons on the double knitted neckband.
Suggested Needles
Circular needles 5 mm (2XS – XL: 80 cm, 2XL – 3XL: 100 cm)
Circular needles 5 mm (40 cm)
Circular needles 4.5 mm (120 cm)
Note: I’m a very tight knitter, maybe you’ll need a smaller needle size. Please knit a swatch flat, in stockinette stitch, to check gauge.
Gauge
In stockinette stitch
15 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10cm
(washed & blocked)