This short-sleeved boyfriend cardigan is a classic for girls of any age. It’s simple to knit, worked seamlessly from the bottom-up. Sarabeth looks great worn open, or buttoned closed and topped off with a belt. Experiment with lighter weight yarns worked at gauge for a looser fabric. Length of sweater and sleeves can be easily adjusted. Project is great for beginners. Shown in size 10.

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SIZE
2(4, 6, 8, 10)[12, 14, 16]

FINISHED CHEST
22(24, 26, 27.5, 29.25)[31.25, 32.75, 34]“

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows per 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles

YARN
Artyarns Ultramerino 8[100% merino wool; 188 yards/172 meters per 3.5 ounce/100 gram skein] 2(3, 3, 3, 4)[4, 5, 5] skeins or 335(400, 460, 550, 610)[680, 760, 830] yards

TOOLS
Size 7(4.5mm) needles and set of 5 DPNs, Size 6(4 mm) needles and set of 5 DPNs, stitch markers

NOTIONS
7(8, 9, 10, 10)[11, 12, 12] 1⁄2 to 3⁄4-inch buttons