Calandra is a cardigan knitted from the bottom up. The steek technique knits in the round,
making it easier to create jacquard patterns.
The neckline and armhole steeks are then opened to knit the neckband and sleeves. The
various techniques involved are explained in videos.
The jacquard patterns are available in color or black & white diagrams, so you can personalize
them with your choice of colors.
This pattern was knitted with wool from sheep raised in France (La ferme des Belines) and
dyed by Baba Wool.This collaboration was an opportunity to showcase French producers and artisans. You can find the different colors dyed for the occasion on the Baba Wool website.
It can be knitted in a variety of contrasting or two-tone colors, with or without buttonholes.
Bust circumference (inch) : 37/41.7/46.4/48.8/53.5/58.2/60.6/65.3
See photo for details of measurements and wool quantities required.
Calandra (Eng)
US 6 circular needles or other n° to obtain the sample, wich is 20 sts et 32 rows (stokinette in round) and US 7 circular needles (or other n°) for jacquard parts to obtain the same sample size.
US 4 circular needles for ribs.
DK 102.3 yards/100g wool, for this model I used skeins from Ferme des Bellines, Iles de France sheep, dyed by Baba Wool, 1 main color and 5 contrasting colors.
Markers and row counters.
Wool needle.
Hook 3.5 (E) and/or sewing machine for steek.