The MARTA Summer Cardigan is a light and airy mohair cardigan with a small shawl collar and slim sleeves. You can choose between two different hem and sleeve finishes (brioche stitch or I-cord).
The cardigan is worked top-down in one piece using increases along the shoulder yoke and by picking up stitches from the knitted sections. First, the back collar is started with a provisional cast-on and worked in both directions. Then stitches are picked up along the long edge of the collar and increases are worked along the shoulder yoke. At the beginning, short rows (optional) are worked simultaneously to shape the back neckline.
After completing all increases along the shoulder yoke, the right front piece is worked first, then the back piece, and finally the left front piece down to the armholes. The pieces are then joined together under the arms and the body is finished in one piece. For the sleeves, stitches are picked up from the armholes and worked in the round.
Thanks to the top-down construction and the straight, boxy cut, the length can easily be adjusted. The cardigan can be worn casually open or styled very femininely with a slim belt. The narrow shawl collar gently frames and warms the neck. The slim sleeves also allow the MARTA Summer Cardigan to fit perfectly under a rain parka, making it ideal for autumn and winter as well.
The pattern includes a detailed schematic with all measurements, a blank schematic for notes or conversions, and a technical drawing for the short rows at the back neckline.
Helpful links and videos can be found under “Knitting Techniques”.
XS (32/34) | S (36/38) | M (40/42) | L (44/46) | XL (48/50) | XXL (52/54)
Corresponding bust size:
74–82 (82–90) 90–98 (98–107) 107–119 (119–131) cm
The model in the photo is wearing size S, is 164 cm tall, and has a bust measurement of 85 cm.
Finished Garment Measurements
(see also schematic Appendix 1)
Back width cardigan:
56 (59) 64 (67) 73 (79) cm
Armhole depth:
14 (15) 16 (17) 19 (21.5) cm
Total length (from start of shoulder yoke):
55 (57) 59 (61) 64 (69) cm
Sleeve length:
27 or 38 cm (optional)
Detailed measurements can be found in the schematic in Appendix 1.
You can use the blank schematic in Appendix 2 for notes and conversions.
PATTERN
Main pattern: stockinette stitch (right side knit, wrong side purl; knit in the round on circular rows)
GAUGE
Main pattern, worked with 2 strands held together using 7 mm needles (or adjust needle size to obtain gauge):
13 stitches x 18 rows = 10 x 10 cm
YARN & YARDAGE
Silkhair by Lana Grossa
(70% Mohair (Superkid), 30% Silk, approx. 210 m / 25 g)
Color: soft lilac (087)
Worked with 2 strands held together (0.24 g/m)
YARN REQUIREMENTS
Grams, balls, yardage:
Size XS and S:
150 g, 6 balls, 1,260 m
Size M and L:
175 g, 7 balls, 1,470 m
Size XL:
200 g, 8 balls, 1,680 m
Size XXL:
225 g, 9 balls, 1,890 m
For the half-length sleeves, sizes XS and M require 1 ball less.
Total yardage required is stated above.
When knitting in two colors, choose an even number of balls, round up if necessary, and allow for extra yarn if lengthening the garment.
ALTERNATIVE YARN SUGGESTIONS
Any mohair-silk yarn with similar yardage (approx. 200–210 m / 25 g)
Brigitte No. 3 by Lana Grossa
(40% Mohair, 37% Virgin Wool, 23% Polyamide, approx. 100 m / 25 g)
Worked single strand (0.25 g/m)
Manada by Pascuali
(45% Superkid Mohair, 25% Mulberry Silk, 15% Virgin Wool (Organic Merino), 15% Yak Wool, approx. 200 m / 25 g)
Worked with 2 strands (0.25 g/m)
Yarns without mohair:
Midnatssol by Camarose
(54% Alpaca, 36% Tencel, 10% Virgin Wool, 200 m / 25 g)
Worked with 2 strands (0.25 g/m)
Seta Suri by Lana Grossa
(69% Suri Alpaca, 31% Silk, approx. 212 m / 25 g)
Worked with 2 strands (0.24 g/m)
Knitting needle 6 mm for the provisional cast-on
Crochet hook in similar size for placing stitches
Circular needle 7 mm, 35–40 cm (sleeves) and 80–100 cm cable
Picking up stitches along band edge:
Circular needle 5 mm, 35–40 cm
Hems:
Circular needle 4 mm for brioche stitch or 5 mm for I-cord,
35–40 cm and 80–100 cm cables
Total of 8 large stitch markers for 7 mm needles:
2 in color 1: front edge stitches
4 in color 2: shoulder yoke increases
2 in color 3: mark back neckline for short rows
2 removable stitch markers
Extra cables or waste yarn to hold stitches
Tapestry needle and scissors
Provisional cast-on Knit and purl stitches Bind off Slip stitches German short rows (double stitch method)
Left- and right-leaning increases (from the bar between stitches)
Brioche stitch with yarn overs (for hems) or I-cord
Picking up stitches from a knitted piece (along band edges and sleeves)
Links for the MARTA Summer Cardigan can also be found at: www.lotilda.de/marta-v-neck-jumper-links/
Please note: The construction is identical to the V-Neck Jumper. The Summer Cardigan simply begins with a provisional cast-on and the front band contains more stitches.
TIP: If some of these knitting techniques are new to you, it is recommended to practice them on a small swatch to avoid having to unravel your finished piece.
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