KALEA Cardigan Pattern Kit in CARPE DIEM by LANGYARNS
KALEA is a women’s knitted cardigan worked in CARPE DIEM by LANGYARNS , a yarn made from 70% new wool (merino extrafine – mulesing free) and 30% alpaca . As a worsted / aran “dream yarn”, CARPE DIEM offers remarkable volume and softness for its weight, balancing refined comfort with a quietly sporty ease.
The cardigan features an open front and is worked in half brioche rib stitch, creating a fabric that feels plush, elastic, and gently structured. The stitch pattern enhances the yarn’s natural loft, producing a cardigan that sits with ease while remaining calm and considered in its lines.
This kit includes the LANGYARNS CARPE DIEM required for your selected size and the original LANGYARNS FATTO A MANO 286 pattern publication featuring KALEA.
What's included
- LANGYARNS CARPE DIEM in your selected colour and the quantity required for your chosen size
- Original LANGYARNS FATTO A MANO 286 pattern publication featuring KALEA
Size & yarn quantity
| Size | Yarn quantity |
| Small - Medium | 12 balls |
| Large - X-Large | 15 balls |
Sizing guide
The kit options group sizes according to the yarn quantities required. Use the LANGYARNS body measurements below as a guide and refer to the printed pattern for finished garment measurements, ease and fit.
| Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
| EU size | 36 | 38–40 | 42–44 | 46–48 |
| Bust | 84 cm | 88–92 cm | 96–100 cm | 104–110 cm |
| Waist | 66 cm | 70–74 cm | 78–82 cm | 86–92 cm |
| Hips | 90 cm | 94–98 cm | 102–106 cm | 110–116 cm |
| Back length | 41 cm | 41 cm | 41 cm | 41 cm |
| Shoulder width | 12 cm | 12–13 cm | 13 cm | 13–14 cm |
| Arm length | 60 cm | 60 cm | 60 cm | 60 cm |
| Upper arm | 27 cm | 28–29 cm | 30–31 cm | 32–34 cm |
You'll also need
- Needle sizes as stated in the pattern instructions: 1 x 5.0 mm knitting needle 1 x 4.5 mm long circular needle
- 1 x 5.0 mm knitting needle
- 1 x 4.5 mm long circular needle
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Measuring tape
Needles and notions are sold separately. Please refer to the printed pattern for full requirements and tension information.
About LANGYARNS CARPE DIEM
This extraordinary bulky yarn combines the luxury of alpaca with extrafine merino to create something truly special.
| Composition | 70% New Wool Extrafine Merino, 30% Alpaca |
| Yarn weight | Worsted / Aran |
| Care | Machine wash up to 30˚C - wool detergent - no softener. |
Pattern originally published in LANGYARNS FATTO A MANO 286.
