This little cardigan is the perfect companion to any spring fancy outfit. It is worked seamlessly from the top-down in a luxurious yarn that combines softness with sparkles.
SIZES
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Shown in size M on a 36” bust. Recommended ease: no ease or 1” of negative ease.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
See Schematic on p.8
Bust circumference: 29 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) inches; 72.5 (80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150) cm.
Armhole depth: 6½ (7, 7½, 7¾, 8¼, 8½, 9, 9¼, 9½) inches; 16.5 (17.5, 19, 19.5, 20.5, 21.5, 22.5, 23, 24) cm.
Upper sleeve circumference: 12 (12¾, 13½, 14½, 15¼, 16¾, 17½, 18¾, 20) inches; 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 42, 44, 47, 50) cm.
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 18 (18½, 18¾, 19¼, 19¼, 19½, 20, 20, 20½) inches; 45 (46, 47, 48, 48, 49, 50, 50, 51) cm (customizable).
Length from underarm to hem: 14¼ (15½ , 15¾ , 15½ , 16½ , 16, 16½ , 17, 16¾) inches; 38.5 (39, 39.5, 39, 41.5, 40.5, 41.5, 43, 42).
MATERIALS
Yarn: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins of CashLuxe Spark by SweetGeorgia yarns (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Stellina; 100g/420 yards 384 m) or 1050 (1135, 1260, 1430, 1600, 1765, 1975, 2185, 2310) yards 960 (1035, 1150, 1305, 1460, 1610, 1805, 1995, 2110) m of fingering weight yarn. The sample was made using colorway Tumbled Stone.
Other yarn suggestions: Farmer's Daughter Moon Sisters, Lorna's Laces Set in Palladium
Needles and other notions:
- US 5 (3.75 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles, at least 24” long.
- Stitch markers, safety pins or removable st markers, waste yarn or stitch holders.
- 6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7) buttons, approx ½” diameter.
GAUGE
21 sts and 32 rounds to 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette St after blocking on US 5 (3.75 mm) needles.
Images courtesy of Joji Locatelli
