MODE at Rowan Inga Cotton DK 8 Ply & Alpaca Haze 2 Ply Long Cardigan Knitting Pattern – MIP54
MODE at Rowan Inga Cotton DK 8 Ply & Alpaca Haze 2 Ply Long Cardigan Knitting Pattern – MIP54
Create a luxurious statement layer with the Inga long cardigan by Quail Studio. This relaxed, oversized design features a beautifully elongated silhouette, deep V-neckline and long, voluminous balloon sleeves.
Inga is knitted using MODE at Rowan Cotton DK and Alpaca Haze held together. Cotton DK gives the garment structure and stitch definition, while Alpaca Haze adds lightweight warmth, softness and a delicate halo.
Recommended yarns
MODE at Rowan Cotton DK
Photographed shade: Fossil 016
100% cotton
DK / 8 ply
50g and approximately 106 metres
MODE at Rowan Alpaca Haze
Photographed shade: Capri 019
58% alpaca, 22% wool, 20% polyamide
Lace / 2 ply
25g and approximately 212 metres
Sizes, finished measurements and yarn requirements
Select your size using the “to fit chest” measurement. Each size requires both the Cotton DK and Alpaca Haze quantities shown below.
| To fit chest | Finished chest | Finished length | Sleeve seam | Cotton DK 50g balls |
Alpaca Haze 25g balls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71–76cm / 28–30in | 110.5cm | 72.5cm | 41cm | 15 balls | 8 balls |
| 81–86cm / 32–34in | 121cm | 74.5cm | 42cm | 16 balls | 8 balls |
| 91–97cm / 36–38in | 131.5cm | 76.5cm | 42cm | 17 balls | 9 balls |
| 102–107cm / 40–42in | 142cm | 78.5cm | 43cm | 18 balls | 10 balls |
| 112–117cm / 44–46in | 152cm | 80.5cm | 43cm | 19 balls | 10 balls |
| 122–127cm / 48–50in | 159cm | 82.5cm | 43cm | 20 balls | 10 balls |
| 132–137cm / 52–54in | 169.5cm | 83.5cm | 43cm | 21 balls | 11 balls |
| 142–147cm / 56–58in | 180cm | 85.5cm | 43cm | 22 balls | 12 balls |
| 152–157cm / 60–62in | 190.5cm | 86.5cm | 43cm | 23 balls | 12 balls |
Needles, tension and accessories
- Main needles: One pair of 4.5mm knitting needles
- Front band: One 4.5mm circular needle measuring at least 140cm
- Tension: 23 stitches and 26 rows to 10cm over the pattern stitch using 4.5mm needles before blocking
- Yarn method: One strand of Cotton DK and one strand of Alpaca Haze held together
- Additional requirements: Stitch holder and stitch markers
Pattern details
| Pattern name | Inga |
| Pattern number | MIP54 |
| Designer | Quail Studio |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Garment | Longline open cardigan |
| Design details | Oversized fit, deep V-neckline, elongated body and balloon sleeves |
| Recommended yarns | MODE at Rowan Cotton DK and MODE at Rowan Alpaca Haze |
Inga requires both Cotton DK and Alpaca Haze. Order the quantity shown for each yarn in your selected size.
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