Laura B

Knitting
December 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
822 - 1781 yards (752 - 1629 m)
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)
English
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Delicate lace stitches decorate this V-neck cardigan with tie closure at waist.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL). Shown in size S.

Finished Measurements
Bust: 26½ (31, 35, 39, 43½, 47½)“, with ½” front band overlapped
Length: 20¾ (22½, 23¼, 24¾, 26¼, 27½)“
Note: This garment is intended to be worn with 0” to 2” of negative ease.

Yarn
Soft Linen by Classic Elite Yarns
(35% linen, 35% wool, 30% baby alpaca;
50 g = approx 137 yards)
6 (7, 9, 10, 11, 13) balls 2271 Rose

Needles
Two circular knitting needles (32”) in size US 5 (3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge. Circular knitting needle (16”) in size US 5 (3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Double pointed needles (dpn) in sizes US 4 and 5 (3.5 and 3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Circular knitting needle (32”) in size US 4 (3.5 mm)

Other Materials
Stitch markers (2 in a different color)
Stitch holders
One ⅜“ snap fastener (optional) and sewing needle and matching thread for snap fastener (optional)
Safety pin or bodkin for inserting waist tie

Gauge
23 sts and 31 rows/rnds = 4” in St st using larger needles, blocked. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Note
The lower body is worked in rows in one piece to the underarms. The sleeve is worked in the round to the underarms, then the body and sleeves are joined for working the raglan yoke in rows to the neck edge.