LINUM cardigan (EN)

LINUM is the old Latin name for the flax plant, the source of linen. The linen stitch forms the foundation of this cardigan, so the name came quite naturally. 

The LINUM cardigan is a sturdy cardigan, knitted top down. First, the yoke is worked back and forth across the back. Then each shoulder and front piece is knitted separately, also back and forth. After that, the front and back are joined to close the armholes and form the body. The body is then knitted entirely back and forth. The sleeves are worked in the round later, after picking up stitches around the armholes. Finally, the button bands and neckline are knitted after picking up stitches around the neck opening and along the front edges of the cardigan. 

The cardigan is worked using a main color and a contrast color. Choosing your colors is where the fun begins. Don’t be afraid to experiment! Unconventional combinations often lead to unexpectedly delightful results. So let go, trust the process, and enjoy the ride!

After purchasing this product, you will receive by mail the digital version of the pattern of this design. 

Sizes
XS (S, M, L) XL (2XL, 3XL, 4XL) 5XL

Bust circumference
The bust circumference of the finished cardigan measures approx. 93 (103, 113, 123,5) 133 (143, 151, 167) 175 cm (36½ (40½, 44½, 48½) 52¼ (56¼, 59½, 65¾) 69 inches). The pattern is designed to be approx. 16-18 cm (6¼-7 inches) larger in circumference than your bust circumference (positive ease).

Length
The length of the finished cardigan is 50 (51, 52, 53) 55 (56, 56, 58) 60 cm (19¾ (20, 20½, 20¾) 21¾ (22, 22, 22¾) 23½ inches).

Gauge
20 stitches x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in linen stitch on a 5 mm (US 8) needles, after washing and laying flat to dry.

Suggested needles
Circular needle 5 mm (US 8) 
Circular needle 4 mm (US 6)
Circular needle 3.5 mm (US 4) 

Yarn
fingering weight yarn - held double
main color                                                         
300 (332, 359, 393) 425 (470, 490, 543) 584 g 
1218 (1348, 1458, 1596) 1726 (1908, 1989, 2205) 2371 m
1331 (1474, 1594, 1745) 1888 (2087, 2175, 2411) 2593 yds

contrast color      
168 (185, 200, 219) 237 (263, 273, 303) 327 g
706 (777, 840, 920) 995 (1105, 1147, 1273) 1371 m
772 (850, 919, 1006) 1088 (1208, 1254, 1392) 1499 yds

Yarn amounts are estimates and can vary depending on your knitting tension and any modifications made to length of fit.

Suggested yarn
Lang Yarns Merino 200 bébé (203m/222yds/50g) as main color:  300g (350g, 400g, 400g) 450g (500g, 500g, 550g) 600g and Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Crazy (420m/459yds/100g) as contrast color: 200g (200g, 200g, 300g) 300g (300g, 300g, 400g) 400g
Lang Yarns Merino 200 bébé (203m/222yds.50g) as main color: 300g (350g, 400g, 400g) 450g (500g, 500g, 550g) 600g  and Lang Yarns Super Soxx Color (420m/459yds/100g) as contrast color: 200g (200g, 200g, 300g) 300g (300g, 300g, 400g) 400g

★★★(★) - advanced (beginner)