Tyk Rettidig

Tyk Rettidig is a short and oversized cardigan worked top-down in garter stitch, starting with an I-cord. The I-cord is used for picking up stitches for the neckline. Afterward, a deep raglan with I-cords is worked before the body and sleeves are divided. The sleeve stitches are placed on hold, while the body is knit in garter stitch. The hem is worked with smaller needles. The sleeves are worked flat (one at a time) and worked with I-cords and decreases to the cuff. The cuff is worked with decreases and I-cords like “nerves in the middle of a leaf”. The sleeves are sewn afterward.

Note:

A garment worked in garter stitch needs to be constructed to embrace the way garter stitches react. The garter stitches may grow in length when the garment is worn.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)

Because of the deep raglan sleeves, the finished measurement for your size is at the waist level after body and sleeves are divided. Measure your waist and choose the size that gives you the wanted ease.

I recommend between 10-20cm/4-8” ease.

The finished measurement of the cardigan:

A. Back neck width (from shoulder to shoulder):

20 (20, 22, 24, 24, 24) cm/7.75 (7.75, 8.5, 9.5, 9.5 9.5)”

B. Depth of armscye (measured vertical from shoulder):

29 (29, 31, 33, 34, 36) cm/11.5 (11.5, 12.25, 13, 13.5, 14)”

C. Body circumference (at waist):

90 (94.5, 101, 108, 118, 124.5) cm/35.5 (37, 39.75, 42.5, 46.5, 49)”

D. Upper arm circumference (after dividing):

33 (35.5, 36.5, 39, 42, 44.5) cm/13 (14, 14.25, 15.25, 16.5, 17.25)”

E. Cuff circumference:

20 (21, 22, 23.5, 25.5, 25.5) cm/ 8 (8.25, 8.5, 9.25, 10, 10)”

F. Sleeve length (bracelet length): 

38 (38, 38, 39.5, 39.5, 39.5) cm/15 (15, 15, 15.5, 15.5, 15.5)”

G.  Body length: 25cm/ 9.75”

Yarn:

Approx. yarn estimate: 700m/765yds (725m/792yds, 775m/847yds, 840m/918yds, 900m/984yds, 980m/1071yds) of Brushed Alpaca Silk by Drops, 77% alpaca, 23% silk, aran, 140m/153yds per 25g/0.88oz

Materials:

4.5mm/US 7, 80cm/32” circular needle for the hem.

5.0mm/US 8, 80cm/32” circular needle as main needle for the cardigan. 

5.0mm/US 8, 2 double pointed needles for Basic I-cord.

Waste yarn and stitch markers

A safety pin, tapestry needle and 7 buttons (1.5cm/0.5”)

Gauge:

18 sts x 28 rows over 10cm x 10cm/4” x 4” with 5.0mm/US 8 needle in garter stitch BEFORE wet blocking or the size needed to obtain the right gauge.

Note! Gauge might grow because of the weight of the garment and garter stitch.