SHORT-SLEEVE CARDI

Knit Simple Spring/Summer 2014 #3

Design by Mari Lynn Patrick

This easy-fitting cardigan incorporates four stitch patterns to pump up the shine. Full-fashioned raglan armhole shaping gives the piece a couture look. A smooth opening for the button is created with the one-row buttonhole technique.

Difficulty level
Intermediate

MATERIALS
Captiva Metallic by Berroco, 1¾oz/50g hanks, each approx 98yd/90m (cotton/polyester/acrylic/ rayon viscose)
• 8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12) hanks in #7517 pear
• One pair size 7 (4.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• One size 6 (4mm) circular needle, 40″/100cm long
• One 1⅛”/27mm button
• Stitch marker

SIZES
Sized for Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 1X, 2X. Shown in size Small.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Bust (closed) 36 (38, 40, 43, 45, 48)”/91.5 (96.5, 101.5, 109, 114, 122)cm
• Length 23 (23½, 24, 24, 24½, 25)”/58.5 (59.5, 61, 61, 62, 63.5)cm
• Upper arm 14½ (15, 15½, 16, 17, 17¾)”/37 (38, 39.5, 40.5, 43, 45)cm

GAUGE
21 sts and 25 rows to 4″/10cm over St st using larger needles.

Delivery Method: Downloadable as an Electronic PDF