Milla KAL Cropped
Let’s knit the most delightful cardigan of the summer together! Milla, knitted with lightweight and fluffy Novita Hehku yarn, is a cardigan that can be styled in many ways. The pattern includes 4 different versions, a wide size range from XS to 5XL, and numerous color options. You can also easily adapt the pattern to suit your own style: choose whether you want short, mid-length, or long sleeves for your Milla cardigan, and finish it off with optional details like pockets, buttons, or ties.
Designer
Piia Maria Pekkanen
Size(s)
XS(S)M(L)XL(2XL)3XL(4XL)5XL Sample size S (3/4 sleeve), L (long sleeve)
Finished dimensions
Body circumference 96(104)112(120)128(136)144(152)160 cm / 37.75(41)44(47.25)50.5(53.5)56.75(59.75)63 in
Length, center back 49(51)53(56)58(60)63(65)67 cm / 19.25(20)20.75(22)22.75(23.5)24.75(25.5)26.5 in
Sleeve inner length 43(43)43(44)44(44)45(45)45 cm / 17(17)17(17.25)17.25(17.25)17.75(17.75)17.75 in
Yarn demand
Novita Hehku 3/4 sleevel (116) cute 200(200)250(250)300(300)350(350)400 g long sleeve (1271) beat 250(250)300(300)350(350)400(400)450 g Yarn selection according to long sleeve variant.
Needles and other supplies
Circular needles (80 cm) Novita 5 mm and double-pointed needles 5 mm (if you’re not using the Magic Loop technique for the sleeves), or according to your gauge. Other supplies: 4 stitch markers
Finished dimensions
Body circumference 96(104)112(120)128(136)144(152)160 cm / 37.75(41)44(47.25)50.5(53.5)56.75(59.75)63 in
Length, center back 49(51)53(56)58(60)63(65)67 cm / 19.25(20)20.75(22)22.75(23.5)24.75(25.5)26.5 in
Sleeve inner length 43(43)43(44)44(44)45(45)45 cm / 17(17)17(17.25)17.25(17.25)17.75(17.75)17.75 in
Stitch Patterns
Stockinette stitch in the round: Knit all rounds.
Stockinette stitch flat: Knit all stitches on the right side, purl all stitches on the wrong side.
Ribbing in the round: *K1, P1*, repeat *–*.
Ribbing flat: *K1, P1*, repeat *–*. On the wrong side, knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches.
Gauge
14 sts and 19 rounds in stockinette stitch after steaming = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches).
Note: Check your gauge, as tension and steaming have a significant impact when knitting with Hehku yarn. Change needle size if necessary.
Techniques
M1R: Make 1 stitch to the right – Lift the strand between stitches from back to front onto the left needle and knit it twisted (through the front loop).
M1L: Make 1 stitch to the left – Lift the strand between stitches from front to back onto the left needle and knit it twisted (through the back loop).
Construction
The cardigan is knitted seamlessly from the neckline band downward. The upper raglan yoke is worked in one piece, after which the sleeves and body are separated. The body is worked flat and the sleeves are worked in the round. Finally, the finishing is done according to the instructions for each variation.
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Milla KAL Cropped
Size(s)
XS(S)M(L)XL(2XL)3XL(4XL)5XL Sample size S (3/4 sleeve), L (long sleeve)
Finished dimensions
Body circumference 96(104)112(120)128(136)144(152)160 cm / 37.75(41)44(47.25)50.5(53.5)56.75(59.75)63 in
Length, center back 49(51)53(56)58(60)63(65)67 cm / 19.25(20)20.75(22)22.75(23.5)24.75(25.5)26.5 in
Sleeve inner length 43(43)43(44)44(44)45(45)45 cm / 17(17)17(17.25)17.25(17.25)17.75(17.75)17.75 in
Yarn demand
Novita Hehku 3/4 sleevel (116) cute 200(200)250(250)300(300)350(350)400 g long sleeve (1271) beat 250(250)300(300)350(350)400(400)450 g Yarn selection according to long sleeve variant.
Needles and other supplies
Circular needles (80 cm) Novita 5 mm and double-pointed needles 5 mm (if you’re not using the Magic Loop technique for the sleeves), or according to your gauge. Other supplies: 4 stitch markers
Stitch Patterns
Stockinette stitch in the round: Knit all rounds.
Stockinette stitch flat: Knit all stitches on the right side, purl all stitches on the wrong side.
Ribbing in the round: *K1, P1*, repeat *–*.
Ribbing flat: *K1, P1*, repeat *–*. On the wrong side, knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches.
Gauge
14 sts and 19 rounds in stockinette stitch after steaming = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches).
Note: Check your gauge, as tension and steaming have a significant impact when knitting with Hehku yarn. Change needle size if necessary.
Techniques
M1R: Make 1 stitch to the right – Lift the strand between stitches from back to front onto the left needle and knit it twisted (through the front loop).
M1L: Make 1 stitch to the left – Lift the strand between stitches from front to back onto the left needle and knit it twisted (through the back loop).
Construction
The cardigan is knitted seamlessly from the neckline band downward. The upper raglan yoke is worked in one piece, after which the sleeves and body are separated. The body is worked flat and the sleeves are worked in the round. Finally, the finishing is done according to the instructions for each variation.
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