Knit and Tonic - Flair Knit Cardigan

Flair has just a little flare, but packs just enough attitude to give your wardrobe the lift you're looking for.

 

Not really a copy of the Girlfriend Swing Coat, this updated and grown-up version knits up quickly in worsted weight yarn. The fronts overlap slightly and the three-quarter barely flared sleeves allow for all sorts of layering opportunities.

If you're feeling really vivacious and happen to have a faux fur collar in your closet, attach it for a new look. Or, add a couple extra inches of neck edging and be retro. Shoot, come to think of it, you could widen your button bands, too, slap on some chunky buttons and transform the coat completely.

SIZES

XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)” chest

 

YARN

Blue Sky Alpacas, Inc. Blue Sky Cotton (100% Cotton; 150 yards / 100 grams): 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9) hanks #621, Expresso

 

NEEDLES

One or two 30-inch or longer circular (circ) needles, size 7 (4.5mm)

One set double point needles, size 7 (4.5 mm) (optional)

Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge

 

NOTIONS

Stitch markers

Five 1-inch buttons

Four ¾-inch or 1 inch buttons for inside of coat

One ¼-inch button for inside neck loop closure (optional)

Scrap yarn

Tapestry needle

Thread

Fantastic fur collar (optional and only if it is truly fantastic and looks effortless)

 

GAUGE

18 sts and 22 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch (St st)

Possible Yarn Substitutes:

Karabella Aurora 8, Artyarns Supermerino, Silk Garden, Lanas Puras Melosa, Rowan Hand Knit Cotton, Debbie Bliss Aran Tweed