{"product_id":"lonely-buttons-cardigan","title":"Lonely Buttons Cardigan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE WORK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIFFICULTY\u003c\/strong\u003e beginner\/intermediate\u003cbr\u003eThe Lonely Buttons Cardigan is a simple cardigan with lots of buttons.\u003cbr\u003eIt is knitted top-down on 8 mm needles with raglan increases and short rows on the yoke. After that, the body and sleeves are knitted separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cardigan has a short and fitted silhouette with extra long sleeves and a simple front closure, where the stitches act as buttonholes for various buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is simple and clear, even for the less experienced knitter, and with thick needles, it's a quick project that will be finished before you know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cardigan is designed to have a small amount of positive ease, approximately 5 cm, meaning it fits relatively close to the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by measuring yourself around the bust at the widest point, then compare this measurement with the cardigan's finished bust measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are between two sizes and want a more fitted cardigan, choose the smaller size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you want a more classic fit with a little more room, choose the larger size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExample: If you measure 94 cm around the bust, you are between sizes 90 cm and 98 cm.\u003cbr\u003eChoose 90 cm for a more fitted look, or 98 cm for a more classic fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT YOU'LL NEED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED NEEDLES\/CROCHET HOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnitting needles 8 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAUGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 stitches in stockinette stitch on 8 mm needles (or the needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge) = 10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYARN SUGGESTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrushed Alpaca from Copenhagen Fibers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e52% alpaca, 23% wool, 25% polyamide\u003cbr\u003e50 g \/ 110 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYardage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e150 (150) 175 (200) 225 (250) grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt least 10 buttons, approx. 1.5-2 cm in diameter – preferably from your junk drawer at home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISHED MEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 (98) 106 (114) 122 (130) cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 (56) 57 (58) 59 (60) cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYARN ALTERNATIVES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe beige cardigan is knitted in a deadstock yarn from garnspecialisten.dk with a yardage of 110 m \/ 50 grams and a composition of 55% alpaca, 23% wool, and 22% polyamide. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find an identical yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUGGESTION 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd a strand of yarn with small nubs\/flecks to the recommended yarn at the top of the pattern, e.g.:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTynn Silk Mohair from Sandnes Garn\u003cbr\u003e57% mohair, 28% silk, 15% wool\u003cbr\u003e25 g \/ 210 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn usage:\u003cbr\u003e50 (50) 75 (75) 100 (100) grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUGGESTION 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDale Multi Popkorn\u003cbr\u003e54% alpaca, 30% polyamide, 16% wool\u003cbr\u003e50 g \/ 135 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yarn has small nubs\/flecks and gives a lively and rustic look. It should be knitted double to achieve the correct gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn usage with double strand:\u003cbr\u003e250 (250) 300 (350) 400 (450) grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUGGESTION 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDrops Air\u003cbr\u003e65% alpaca, 28% polyamide, 7% wool\u003cbr\u003e50 g \/ 150 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yarn is light, airy, and fluffy, giving the cardigan more volume and softness. However, it should be knitted together with another yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be knitted together with:\u003cbr\u003e1 strand Drops Air + 1 strand Dale Multi Popkorn\u003cbr\u003eDrops Air:\u003cbr\u003e150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) grams\u003cbr\u003eDale Multi Popkorn:\u003cbr\u003e150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (250) grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 strand Drops Air + 2 strands Tynn Silk Mohair\u003cbr\u003eDrops Air:\u003cbr\u003e150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (200) grams\u003cbr\u003eTynn Silk Mohair:\u003cbr\u003e100 (100) 150 (150) 200 (200) grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frejasknit","offers":[{"title":"Danish","offer_id":57820319318390,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"English","offer_id":57820319351158,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8724\/1492\/files\/2_6371246b-66c5-4def-b940-2b2f4eb76f03.png?v=1778242460","url":"https:\/\/frejasknit.dk\/en-eu\/products\/lonely-buttons-cardigan","provider":"Frejasknit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}