Malta by Åsa Buchta

Craft: Knitting

Malta is a flattering cropped cardigan featuring ¾-length sleeves and dolman sleeve shaping.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Waist Circumference: (32¼, 35½, 39¾, 43¾) 48¼, 52¼, 55¾, 59¾ {64¼, 68¼, 71¾, 75¾}“ / (82, 90, 101, 111) 122.5, 132.5, 141.5, 152 {163, 173.5, 182, 192.5} cm

Note: Since this garment has dolman sleeves, the bust measurement is very forgiving. Go by the waist measurement when selecting your size.

Length: (17½, 18, 18¾, 19¼) 20, 20¾, 21¼, 22 {22¾, 23¼, 24, 24½}” / (44.5, 45.5, 47.5, 49) 51, 52.5, 54, 56 {58, 59, 61, 62} cm

Shown in size 35½“ / 90 cm.

Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.

YARN

BERROCO SPLASH (50 grs): (7, 7, 8, 9) 10. 11, 12, 13 {14, 16, 17, 18} hanks #2410 Big Sur

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 4 / 3.5 mm and 6 / 4 mm or size to obtain gauge

1 set double-pointed needles or preferred needles for working small circumferences, size 4 / 3.5 mm

4 removable stitch markers

Five 5/8” / 15 mm buttons

GAUGE

22 sts and 34 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st, on larger needle

Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES

Garment is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up, then seamed. Front/Neckband and Armbands are picked up during finishing.