The coast cardi is worked in rows seamlessly from the top down. Neckband and front bands are worked in k1,p1 ribbing, the neck line is shaped, using the german short rows method. For the shoulders, increases will be made in every row along one seam stitch (contiguous method by Susie Myers). Once sleeves are divided from body, the body and sleeve ribbing (k3,p2) will start after some rows in stockinette stitch. 

MATERIAL

BC Garn, Selba, 50% organic wool / 50% organic cotton, yardage: 50 g approx. 155m, 6 Buttons

GAUGE

23 sts x 32 rows on larger needles to get 4 x 4“ (10x10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

NEEDLES

Circular needles and dpns US 4 (3,5 mm)  and US 6 (4 mm) (or magic loop).

YARDAGE

XS 1050 m / 1148 yards S 1100 m / 1202 yards M1 1150 m / 1257 yards

M2 1250 m / 1367 yards L 1350 m / 1476 yards XL 1450 m / 1585 yards

XXL 1600 m / 1750 yards

TOOLS

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holder

TECHNIQUES

German short rows for back shaping, increases kfb, decreases p2tog