This is a cardigan knit seamlessly from the neckline towards the yoke and then divided into body and sleeves at the underarm. Initially, the design was made with a cropped length body and three quarter length sleeves. However, a version with longer body and sleeves is provided in this pattern. The hem of the cropped version rests 2.5 - 5 cm (1-2 inches) below the natural waist. It can be knitted longer with or without body shaping if preferred. This cardigan is Intended to be worn with approximately 5 cm / 2” positive ease. However, it can be also worn with 0-2.5 cm / 0-2” negative ease for more snug fit.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference with Bands Overlapped
80 (90, 100, 110) 120 130 140 cm / 32 (36, 40, 44 ) 48, 52, 56 ”
Upper Arm Circumference
29 (30, 33, 36) 43, 46, 48 cm /
11 ½ (12, 13, 14 ½ ) 17 ¼, 18 ¼, 19 ”

YARN
4 (4, 5, 5) 6, 6, 6 skeins of
Wild Atlantic Yarns (http://wildatlanticyarns.com) Gráinne DK (DK/Light Worsted weight Bluefaced Leicester superwash wool: 225m / 246yds per 100g / 3 ½ oz ); colour “Quartzite” & “Blush”

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SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3.75mm circular needles 60 cm/ 24” to 100 cm/ 40” or size to obtain gauge
For sleeves: DPN or magic loop whichever you prefer.
4 mm circular needles 60 cm/ 24” to 100 cm/ 40” or size to obtain gauge.
For sleeves: DPN or magic loop whichever you prefer.

NOTIONS
Seven (eight) 15mm / ⅝” buttons
4 stitch markers (marker X), 2 locking markers (marker Y)
- alternatively, two different colour markers can be used
Scraps of yarn or two stitch holders
Tapestry needle

GAUGE: 22 sts x 32 rows
in 10cm/ 4in over Stockinette worked flat with larger needles.
Please check gauge after washing and blocking.

TECHNIQUES
increasing, decreasing
working ribbing
working lace from a chart
shot rows