Knit from the top down, this chic cardigan is the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe. Deceptively simple to knit, the increases are cleverly blended into the yoke section.

The pattern also features instructions for adding optional long sleeves, making it ideal for both summer and winter wear.

TO FIT CHEST SIZE
76, (81, 86, 91, 96, 101, 106, 111)cm
30, (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44)in

YARN REQUIREMENTS (approx)
Cap Sleeve Version
5, (5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls
Rowan Cashsoft DK (130m/142yds ball)

650, (650, 780, 780, 780, 910, 910, 1040)m
710, (710, 850, 850, 850, 995, 995, 1140)yds

Long Sleeve Version
8, (8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12) balls
Rowan Cashsoft DK (130m/142yds ball)

1040, (1040, 1170, 1170, 1300, 1300, 1430, 1560)m
1135, (1135, 1275, 1275, 1420, 1420, 1562, 1704)yds

GAUGE
22sts and 30 rows = 10cm/4in in stocking stitch on 4mm needles

NEEDLES
You will need a 80cm/32in (or longer) circular needle for the body and a 30cm/12in circular needle / set of double pointed needles for the sleeves.

A note on the model/sample:

Marie-Madeleine is wearing 36in size. She has a 36in chest and is a UK size 12 (USA size 10).

Katie (pics 6&7) is wearing 32in size. She has 33in chest and is a UK size 8 (USA size 6):