Pyramid Cloud is a cardigan version of my design Pyramid Light. It is worked seamlessly from the top down. I have used easier increases for this version.
This cardigan is back-to-front reversible.
Pyramid Cloud is graded with inclusive sizing in mind, designed to fit actual bust sizes from 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Measurements are given in both cm and inches.
Sizes
#sizeinclusive
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10} designed to fit actual bust circumference of 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) {127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) {50, 54, 58, 62, 66} inches.
This garment is intended to be worn with about 6.5-12 cm / 2.5 - 4.75 inches positive ease. For between sizes, choose the smaller size.
Shown in size 1, modeled with 6.5 cm / 2.5 inches of positive ease.
Finished Measurements
Bust circumference (buttoned): 85.5 (96.5, 107.5, 118,127.5) {137.5, 149, 157.5, 167.5, 178} cm / 33.75 (38,42.25 , 46.5, 50) {54, 58.75, 62, 65.75 , 70.25 } inches
Materials
Yarn
DK weight
Shown here: Cardiff Cashmere classic (100% Cashmere; 112 m/ 120 yds, 25 g/0.88 oz ball; color #670 Pois): 5 (6, 7, 8, 8) {9, 9, 11, 11, 12} balls
Yardage requirement: 525 (585, 735, 800, 860) {915, 980, 1155, 1205, 1270} m / 570 (640, 800, 875, 940) {1000, 1075, 1260, 1320, 1390} yds, including 10% allowance
For every additional button (approximately every additional 5.5 cm / 2.25 inches in length), you will need an additional 70 (80, 85, 95, 105) {110, 120, 125, 135, 140} m / 75 (85, 95, 105, 110) {120, 130, 140, 145, 155} yds, inclusive of 10% allowance.
Needles
4 mm / US 6 circular needle of length 80 - 100 cm / 32 - 40 inches or longer, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.
3 mm / US 2.5 circular needle of length 80 - 100 cm/ 32 - 40 inches or longer, depending on your size, for the hem.
3 mm / US 2.5 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the sleeve edgings.
Gauge
22 sts x 32 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette stitch on larger needle (4 mm / US 6), blocked.
Notions
8 (8, 9, 9, 9) {9, 9, 10, 10, 10} buttons about 11 mm/ 3/8 inch in diameter; locking markers; stitch markers in 2 colors; yarn needle
Required Skills
Increases, long-tail cast-on
