The Felix Cardigan is a cropped, top-down raglan cardigan with an eyelet motif incorporated into the raglan increases. This is a very easy and very quick knit with worsted/light aran weight yarn worked at a relaxed open gauge. The mohair blend yarn drapes beautifully and will bloom when washed filling in the fabric of the airy gauge.

The cardigan is worked back and forth in rows, the neck is shaped with short rows, the body and sleeves are divided after the yoke shaping. The body is worked back and forth in rows, the sleeves are worked in the round.

Designer Amy Christoffers notes that this was designed to be the perfect sweater to wear layered over tunics and dresses: “I like it with high-waisted pants as well. I suggest putting all the stitches on waste yarn and trying the sweater on before you begin the ribbing to be sure you have a length you will like and will enjoy wearing.”

This kit is for finished size 57″. For sizes48″ and 52.5″, please see this page. For sizes 39″ and 43.5″, please see this page. Thank you!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
39 (43 , 48, 52 , 57) around chest at underarm
22 (24, 25, 27, 28) from right front cast on to right neck edge.

Shown in size 43 1/3, worn with 7 of positive ease.

Selecting the correct amount of ease is a very personal, please choose a size based on your own preferences, a range between 2 to 10 of ease is suggested for this garment.

If choosing to knit this with less ease for a more fitted look please review the measurements on the last page and consider adding more length to the body and plan your yarn purchasing accordingly.

GAUGE:
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4″ x 4″ in Stockinette stitch with larger needles

Felix Cardigan PDF
Lettlopi – 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins
Needles and notions are not included.

The cardigan is knit using the following needle sizes and lengths:

US 10/6mm: circular 16 and 24 or longer for body and a set of 4 or 5 DPN for sleeves.
US 8/5mm: circular 16 and 24 or longer, and a set of 4 or 5 DPN for sleeve cuffs.
US 5/3.75mm circular or straight for tubular cast on (optional)