Bellissima Cardi by Universal Yarn

Bellissima Cardi

Knitting
March 2018
Sport (12 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1380 - 2530 yards (1262 - 2313 m)
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)
English
This pattern is available for free.

PATTERN NOTES
As the temperatures begin to rise and the first signs of spring emerge, we find ourselves reaching for lightweight layering pieces like the Bellissima Cardi. Bellissima is a perfect addition to a capsule wardrobe with its wearable silhouette and subtle colorwork details.

This piece is worked flat from the bottom up in pieces. After seaming, the Neck Edging and Buttonband stitches are picked up and worked.

When decreasing in the stranded pattern, work the decrease in whichever color comes next in the chart.

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)
Shown in Small size modeled with 2½” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 36¾ (40¾, 44¾, 48½, 52½, 56½, 60)”
Length: 22¼ (23¼, 23¾, 24¾, 25¼, 26¼, 26¾)”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Bella Cash (60% superwash fine merino, 30% nylon, 10% cashmere; 50g/230 yds)
• 110 Graphite (MC): 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls
• 102 Blush (CC): 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls
Needles: US Size 3 (3.25 mm) straight or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 2 (2.75 mm) straight
Notions: Tapestry needle, removeable stitch markers, six ½” buttons

GAUGE
25 sts x 33 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch (St st) with larger ndl
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