Karla by Åsa Buchta

Karla

Knitting
July 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
873 - 1843 yards (798 - 1685 m)
Bust (closed): (34, 38, 42) [46, 50, 54, 58] {62, 66, 70}" / (86.5, 96.5, 106.5) [117, 127, 137, 147.5] {157.5, 167.5, 178} cm
English
This pattern is available from berroco.com for $8.00.

A fresh take on a timeless cabled cardigan, Karla features a shawl collar for added sophistication and warmth. The body and sleeves are worked separately, then joined to work the raglan yoke in one piece, with stitches for the collar picked up to complete this wear-everyday look.

SIZES
(1, 2, 3) 4, 5, 6, 7 {8, 9, 10}

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed): (34, 38, 42) 46, 50, 54, 58 {62, 66, 70}“ / (86.5, 96.5, 106.5) 117, 127, 137, 147.5 {157.5, 167.5, 178} cm
Length: (24¼, 24¾, 25¼) 26, 26¾, 27, 27¾ {28, 28¾, 29}” / (61.5, 63, 64) 66, 68, 68.5, 70.5 {71, 73, 73.5} cm

Shown in size 4 (46” / 117 cm), modeled with approximately 2” / 5 cm of positive ease. Recommended ease: approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease.

YARN 
BERROCO MILLSTONE TWEED (50 g): (9, 10, 11) 12, 13, 14, 15 {16, 18, 19} balls #11196 Library Oak

NEEDLES
32” / 80 cm circular needle, sizes 7 / 4.5 mm and 9 / 5.5 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 set each double-pointed needles or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 7 / 4.5 mm and 9 / 5.5 mm

NOTIONS 
12 stitch markers, including 4 distinct stitch markers for raglans, cable needle, seven ¾” / 20 mm buttons, tapestry needle, waste yarn to hold stitches

GAUGE
16 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st using larger needle
21-st cable panel measures 5” / 12.5 cm wide
Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.