Knitting pattern for Lastrada cardigan

Lastrada is the first model designed in by Hanne Falkenberg in her own name. Lastrada is a spacious model and does not need to be tight to have a great fit.

Lastrada can be knitted in either 5 or 6 colors. Here, you can view the different yarn kit options for Lastrada.

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Designed by Hanne Falkenberg

Language: English and German

Sizes: S/M (M/L) XL (2XL)

Bust circumference: 126 (134) 144 (152) cm / 49.5 (52.5) 56.5 60 inches
Full length: 64 (66) 70 (75) cm / 25.25 (26) 27.5 (29.5) inches
Sleeve length: 42 (45) 40 (39) cm / 16.5 (17.5) 16 (15.5) inches

Materials, 5 colors:
Color A: 200 (200) 250 (250) g / 4 (4) 5 (5) balls Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport
Color B: 100 (100) 100 (100) g / 2 (2) 2 (2) balls Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport
Color C: 100 (100) 100 (100) / 2 (2) 2 (2) balls g Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport
Color D: 150 (150) 200 (200) g / 3 (3) 4 (4) balls Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport
Color E: 50 (50) 50 (50) g / 1 (1) 1 (1) ball Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport
You work with 1 strand throughout.

Or

Color A: 200 (200) 250 (250) g / 8 (8) 10 (10) balls Önling No 2, 100% Merino Wool, 25 g = approx. 131 yards (120 meters), weight: sport
Color B: 100 (100) 100 (100) g / 4 (4) 4 (4) balls Önling No 2, 100% Merino Wool, 25 g = approx. 131 yards (120 meters), weight: sport
Color C: 100 (100) 100 (100) g / 4 (4) 4 (4) balls Önling No 2, 100% Merino Wool, 25 g = approx. 131 yards (120 meters), weight: sport
Color D: 150 (150) 200 (200) g / 6 (6) 8 (8) balls Önling No 2, 100% Merino Wool, 25 g = approx. 131 yards (120 meters), weight: sport
Color E: 50 (50) 50 (50) g / 2 (2) 2 (2) balls Önling No 2, 100% Merino Wool, 25 g = approx. 131 yards (120 meters), weight: sport
You work with 1 strand throughout.

Materials, 6 colors:
Color A: 200 (200) 250 (250) g / 4 (4) 5 (5) balls Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport
Color B: 100 (100) 150 (150) g / 2 (2) 3 (3) balls Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport
Color C: 150 (150) 200 (200) g / 3 (3) 4 (4) balls Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport
Color D: 100 (100) 150 (150) g / 2 (2) 3 (3) balls Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport
Color E: 50 (50) 50 (50) g / 1 (1) 1 (1) ball Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport
Color F: 50 (50) 50 (50) g / 1 (1) 1 (1) ball Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, 50 g = approx. 247 yards (225 meters), weight: sport
You work with 1 strand throughout.

Or

Color A: 200 (200) 250 (250) g / 8 (8) 10 (10) balls Önling No 2, 100% Merino Wool, 25 g = approx. 131 yards (120 meters), weight: sport
Color B: 100 (100) 150 (150) g / 4 (4) 5 (5) balls Önling No 2, 100% Merino Wool, 25 g = approx. 131 yards (120 meters), weight: sport
Color C: 150 (150) 200 (200) g / 6 (6) 8 (8) balls Önling No 2, 100% Merino Wool, 25 g = approx. 131 yards (120 meters), weight: sport
Color D: 100 (100) 150 (150) g / 4 (4) 5 (5) balls Önling No 2, 100% Merino Wool, 25 g = approx. 131 yards (120 meters), weight: sport
Color E: 50 (50) 50 (50) g / 2 (2) 2 (2) balls Önling No 2, 100% Merino Wool, 25 g = approx. 131 yards (120 meters), weight: sport
Color F: 50 (50) 50 (50) g / 2 (2) 2 (2) balls Önling No 2, 100% Merino Wool, 25 g = approx. 131 yards (120 meters), weight: sport
You work with 1 strand throughout.

Color A is the leading edge on the right, the stripe on the shoulder and sleeve stripes.
Color B is the leading edge on the left and contrast stripes on the upper part of the sleeve.
Color C is the first and last stripe along the leading edge and on the bottom of the sleeve.
Color D is the second and forth stripe along the leading edge.
Color E / F is the contrast stripe on forths stribe along the leading edge and a thin stripe along the left leading edge.

Recommended needles: Circular needle size 3 and 3.5 mm / US 2.5 and 4.

Gauge: 24 sts and 48 rows in garter stitch on 3 or 3.5 mm ndls / US 2.5 or 4 = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches.

Procedure:
The cardigan is worked in garter stitch back and forth. The right and the left part of the cardigan is worked separatly and sewn together in the middle of the back.