Shirakaba Cardigan - Printed Pattern No. 06

Designed by Rie, the Shirakaba Cardigan is knit flat from the bottom up. The front and back are knit individually after casting on for the sleeves. Take care to double-check stitch counts when picking up stitches.Recommended Yarn: 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) balls of DARUMA GENMOU (100% merino wool / 165 yards / 151 meters / 50 grams). The sample is shown in color 16 Fawn.Needles Required:US 6 (4.0 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needleUS 7 (4.5 mm) 40” / 100 cm circular needleSet of US 6 (4.0 mm) DPNs (not necessary if using Magic-Loop)Set of US 7 (4.5 mm) DPNs (for shoulder seam)Or, needle to obtain gaugeCrochet hook for provisional COGauge after blocking: 21 stitches & 28 rows = 4”/10cm in pattern on US 7 (4.5mm) needleSizes/Finished chest measurements: XS (S, M, L, XL) = 35¾ (38¼, 41¾, 44, 48)” / 91 (97, 105, 112, 122) cm. Positive ease of 4” / 20 cm.Skill Level: 3/5