Charles Grey Cardigan knittingforolive_new

Charles Grey, who lent his name to the classic Earl Grey tea, is the inspiration behind the name for this particular design. Our Charles Grey Cardigan is classic, timeless and cozy, just like the famous tea. The cardigan is worked with 1 strand of Heavy Merino + 2 strands of Soft Silk Mohair held together throughout.
Charles Grey Cardigan is worked from the top down so the length can easily be adjusted to your own preference. The ribbed edges along neck and fronts are worked simultaneously with the rest of the cardigan.
Sleeve stitches are picked up around armhole and sleeves are then shaped with short rows before being continued in the round. Ribbed hem and cuffs finish the body and sleeves, while the ribbed pattern on the belt mirrors the ribbed edges along fronts. Charles Grey Cardigan is designed with positive ease. To choose the correct size, look at the ‘to fit chest circumference’ measurements on the previous page. If your actual chest circumference is, say, 98 cm [38½”], you should choose to knit a size 2 in order to achieve the intended fit.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Finished measurements: Chest circumference: approx. 103 (109, 115, 122, 128, 138) cm [40½ (43, 45¼, 48, 50½, 54¼)]” to fit chest circumference 70-83 (84-99, 100-110, 111-120, 121-129, 130-140) cm [27½-32¾ (33-39, 39¼-43¼, 43¾-47¼, 47¾-50¾, 51¼-55)]”; Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 82 (85, 88, 91, 94, 94) cm [32¼ (33½, 34¾, 35¾, 37, 37)]”; Sleeve length from underarm to edge: 44 (44, 44, 44, 44, 44) cm [17¼ (17¼, 17¼, 17¼, 17¼, 17¼)]”
Yarn: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (125 m [137 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), worsted weight yarn, 8 (9, 10, 11, 11, 12) balls + 2 strands of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m [246 yd] / 25 g [0.9 oz]), laceweight yarn, 9 (10, 11, 12, 12, 12) balls. Sample is in Heavy Merino + Soft Silk Mohair in Hazel colorway
Needles: 6 mm / US10 and 7 mm / US10.75 circular needles in 80 cm [32”] cable length, and 6 mm / US10 and 7 mm / US10.75 double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge
Gauge (after blocking): 13 sts and 21 rows = 10 cm [4”] in st st with 7 mm / US10.75 needles and 1 strand Heavy Merino + 2 strands Soft Silk Mohair held together
Notion: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle