We all need a little magic in life. With no extra effort, this cardi does all the shaping in the back, looking a lot more involved than it really is.

As it is, it graciously accommodates the hips and belly, and the eyelet sections at the sides do all the magic.

The resulting garment is comfortable and relaxed, while being smart and feminine at the same time.

This cardi will look wonderful on women of all sizes, and it is especially suited for bigger figures.

It is knitted from the bottom up, and is totally seamless (all you need to do is a three needle bind off at the shoulders.

You will need stitch markers and stitch holders (or a lenght of scrap yarn), and 7 medium sized buttons.

Here is a list of measurements (on the finished garment):

Bust circumference: 36 (38, 40 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52,
54, 56, 58, 60, 62) in / 911/2 ( 96½, 101.5, 107, 112, 117,
122, 127, 132, 137, 142, 147½ 152½, 155) cm.
Hip circumference: 48 (50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66,
68, 70, 72, 74) in / 122 (127, 132, 137, 142, 147, 152,
157½, 163, 168, 173, 178, 183, 188) cm.
Armhole depth: 6½ (7, 7, 7½, 7½, 8, 8, 8½, 8½, 9, 9, 9,
9½, 9½) in / 16½ (17½, 17½, 20, 20, 20½, 20½, 22, 22,
23, 23, 23, 24, 24) cm
Back length: 24½ (25½, 25½, 27, 27½, 28½, 29, 30, 31,
32½, 33, 34, 35, 35) in / 62 (65, 66, 68½, 69½, 72, 73½,
76, 79, 82, 84½, 86, 86)
Sleeve length (from cuff to underarm): 9 (9½, 9½, 9½, 10,
10½, 10½, 11, 11, 11½, 11½,, 12, 12, 12½) in / 22 (24, 24,
24, 25½, 27, 27, 28, 28, 29, 29, 30, 30, 31½) cm