Festa will soon become your new favourite cardigan. Knit in Rosy Green, Lovely Merino Treat. It's perfect for snuggling up at the weekend, paired with your jeans! A shawl collar and wide, fold-over plackets offer incredible warmth. Festa even has pockets!

Festa is a knitting project for those knitters who love trying new techniques. Latvian Braids at the cuffs and shoulders and curved Vikkel Braids at the body are delightful details and offer an interesting knitting project.

Size:  XS (S M1 M2 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5)

Measurements: finished bust 72 (72.25, 80, 87.25, 89.5, 93.5, 97.5, 101.5, 105.5) inches. Designed with 101.5 – 116.5 cm (41.25 – 47.25 in) positive ease at the bust circumference—more .

Yarn:  (100% softest organic Merino) - 7 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins

Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round, 3.5 mm (US 4) 80 cm (32 in) circular needle
4 mm (US 6) 80 cm (32 in) circular needle, Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Gauge: 20 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) stocking stitch with 4 mm (US 6) needles
after blocking

Level of Difficulty: medium

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