A hem is the perfect hiding place for small creatures (see photos).

I hated all that stocking stitch and had to do most of it in front of the TV or whilst travelling.

Lengthened it by 7 rows.

Sleeves are 3/4 length with a hem bottom, and are fitted not baggy.

Was worried that it’d be so heavy and awful.

End results: I LOVE this cardi. The smocking makes all the st st worth while, and once I’m wearing it I can’t tell how heavy the fabric feels at all. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Glad I went down a size though.