Shibui Knits Virga PDF

Tailored cuffs add gentle geometry to Shibui Knits Virga, designed by Jennifer Miller. Experience the delicate blend that is lustrous silk combined with the warmth of extrafine Merino and kid mohair. Virga is knit in two pieces, from each cuff toward the center. The cuffs are knit with two strands of Lunar, and the remainder of the cardigan is knit with one strand of Lunar, and one strand of Tweed Silk Cloud held together. The sleeves are knit in the round, then split to form the body. The two pieces are joined at the center back with a three-needle bind-off, and the front edges are continued on the remaining stitches.

Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: XS/S (M/L, XL)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size XS/S with approximately 5” positive ease in the bust with intended overlap
     Lower Edge without overlap – 48 (52, 56)”
     Back Length from shoulder – 18 (19¾, 21¼)”
Yarn Requirements:
     5 (6, 6) hanks Shibui Knits Tweed Silk Cloud (65% Silk/ 35% Mohair; 25g/190 yds) shown in 2186 Dusk
     3 (3, 4) hanks Shibui Knits Lunar (60% Extra Fine Merino Wool/ 40% Mulberry Silk; 50g/401yds) shown in 2186 Dusk
Needles:
     US 4 (3.50mm) DPNs
     US 9 (5.50mm) 24” or 36” circular and DPNs and a spare circular for three-needle bind-off
Gauge: 15 sts and 20 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch after blocking, with one strand of Lunar and one strand of Tweed Silk Cloud held together, on US 9 (5.50mm)