WHEN DESIGNING this garment, Nina Granlund Sæther was inspired by traditional garter-stitch cardigans from Fana in Norway. These white garments were typically worn by men on special occasions, and were finished with as many as 14 silver or pewter buttons. “My version for women has diamond patterns on the body and sleeves,” explains Nina. “The buttonholes are sewn with pink thread, and I used a pink velvet ribbon along the front edges instead of the traditional red and white.”
SIZE
YARN
Alternative yarn suggestion:
Blacker Yarns Tamar Lustre Blend 4ply (4ply weight; 100% wool; 350m/383yds per 100g skein) Gwindra undyed; 4 (5:5:5:6) x 100g skeins
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
2.5mm (UK 13-12/US 1-2) circular needles, at least 80cm long
Set of five 2.5mm (UK 13-12/US 1-2) double-pointed needles (DPNs)
Cable needle (cn)
Pink wool thread for buttonholes
Pink velvet ribbon, approx. 140cm (55in)
Pink twill tape for attaching buttons, approx. 55cm (21¾in)
Cotton canvas fabric for facings
