Designed by Evelyn Siatra
The Bergen Cardigan is a stunning creation that beautifully combines Scandinavian motifs with a touch of Fair Isle knitting influence. This design was born out of a desire to adorn a simple, wearable shape with intricate all-over patterning featuring gorgeous colourwork motifs. The cardigan boasts a comfortable, relaxed fit with modified drop shoulder sleeves. The button bands and neckband are skillfully worked in corrugated ribbing, adding a distinctive texture to the piece. Even the hems and cuffs are adorned with the same corrugated ribbing, creating a harmonious and intricate look. It's truly a masterpiece that brings together the best of Scandinavian and Fair Isle knitting traditions.
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The sample is knit in 6 colours - 3 in Herlig DK and 3 in Lascaux DK. The colours of Herlig DK are Au Naturel (MC), Dune Grass (CC2), and Misty Mountains (CC3); the colours of Lascaux DK are Red Brick (CC1), Classic Blue (CC4) and Papaya (CC5).
Finished Measurements (at bust)
- Sizes XS, S, M, L range from 77 to 107.5 cm/ 30.25" to 42.25" and require a total of 8 skeins of yarn (2 skeins each of MC and CC1, and 1 skein each of CC2, CC3, CC4, and CC5)
- Size XL is 117.5 cm / 46.25" and requires a total of 10 skeins of yarn (3 skeins of MC, 2 skeins each of CC1 and CC3, and 1 skein each of CC2, CC4, and CC5)
- Size 2X, 3X are 128 and 138 cm / 5.5" and 54.25" and require a total of 11 skeins of yarn (3 skeins of MC, 2 skeins each of CC1, CC2, and CC3, and 1 skein each of CC4 and CC5)
- Sizes 4X, 5Xare 148 and 158 cm/ 58.25" and 62.25" and require12 skeins of yarn (3 each of MC and CC1, 2 skeins each of CC2 and CC3, and 1 skein each of CC4 and CC5)
The sample in the photos is shown in size Large, with a 107.5 cm / 42.25" finished circumference at the widest point of torso. It is modelled with 35cm / 7.25" ease on Cover model, and with 11cm / 4.25" ease on the other model.
Herlig DK - 50% Viking Norway wool / 50% Fine Merino
100g/ 3.5 oz, 250m/273 yds
Gauge: 21 -24 st over 10 cm/ 4" on US 5-7 or 3.75 - 4.5mm
Lascaux DK -25% Manx Loaghtan Wool / 75% Punta Arenas Wool
100g/ 3.5 oz, 250 m / 273 yds
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