A flattering cropped V-neck cardigan in an openwork lace pattern. Wear it opened or closed—both make for a fresh everyday look.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed): (35¾, 40½, 45) 49½, 54, 58¾ {63¼, 67¾, 72½}“ / (91, 103, 114.5) 125.5, 137, 149 {160.5, 172, 184} cm (including front band)
Length: (21, 21½, 22) 22, 22½, 23 {23½, 24, 24½}” / (53.5, 54.5, 56) 56, 57, 58.5 {59.5, 61, 62} cm
Shown in size 40½“ / 103 cm. Recommended ease: 3–6” / 8–15 cm of positive ease

YARN
BERROCO ZINNIA (50 grs): (9, 10, 12) 12, 14, 15 {16, 18, 19} balls #7139 Lavender

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
32” / 80 cm circular needle, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 6 / 4 mm or size to obtain gauge
1 set each double-pointed needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 6 / 4 mm
Waste yarn to hold stitches
Six ¾“ / 19 mm buttons
1 stitch marker
6 removable stitch markers

GAUGE
21 sts and 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Pattern Stitch with larger needles