ELSA Top-down Cardigan Pattern Kit in SURI ALPACA by LANGYARNS
The ELSA Cardigan is an elegant knitted garment worked from the top down, combining cabled rib sections with areas of smooth stocking stitch. The balance of texture and simplicity gives the cardigan gentle definition, soft movement and a timeless layered shape.
Knitted in SURI ALPACA by LANGYARNS , a worsted/aran-weight yarn made from 100% Suri alpaca, the finished fabric is wonderfully soft, lustrous and light with an enchanting brushed halo. Featured in FATTO A MANO 278 , this design combines classic stitch-work with the exceptional drape and sheen of pure Suri alpaca fibre.
This kit includes the LANGYARNS SURI ALPACA required for your selected size and the original LANGYARNS FATTO A MANO 278 pattern publication featuring ELSA.
What's included
- LANGYARNS SURI ALPACA in your selected colour and the quantity required for your chosen size
- Original LANGYARNS FATTO A MANO 278 pattern publication featuring ELSA
Size & yarn quantity
| Size | Yarn quantity |
| Small | 7 balls |
| Medium | 8 balls |
| Large | 9 balls |
| X-Large | 10 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
- 4.0 mm short circular needle
- 4.5 mm short circular needle
- 4.0 mm long circular needle
- 4.5 mm long circular needle
- 4.0 mm set of double-pointed needles
- 4.5 mm set of double-pointed needles
- Cable 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 SURI ALPACA
Discover the unique beauty of SURI ALPACA by LANGYARNS, crafted from 100% pure Suri alpaca fibre - a rare and precious variant that sets itself apart from the more common Huacaya alpaca. The distinctive characteristics of Suri alpaca create a yarn of exceptional quality, where minimal crimp and natural sheen combine to create something truly special.
| Composition | 100% Suri Alpaca |
| Yarn weight | Worsted / Aran |
| Care | Hand wash only - wool detergent - no softener. |
Pattern originally published in LANGYARNS FATTO A MANO 278.
