Pattern Description:
So much versatility! Wear the Light & Sheer Cardi 3 ways: tied, open or crisscrossed and tucked in your pant belt loops. The Cardi adds the perfect touch of style to any outfit. Its gauzy softness and lightness make it great for layering – its ability to tie together an outfit is uncanny. Oversized needles, size 13, create the Cardi’s airiness. Knit in Laines du Nord CashSilk Light, a buttery soft extra-fine merino, silk and cashmere blend or Fonty Saperlipopette (means golly/by gum en français), a fluffy precious cloud-like blend of baby suri, silk and fine merino which all add to its shiny and ultrasoft appearance. Wrap yourself in the velvety comfort of the Light & Sheer Cardi every day!

Materials:
• 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6 balls Laines du Nord CashSilk Light: 131 yds, 70% Merino wool, 20% Silk, and 10% Cashmere
o Color: Orchid #3051
• 3, (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) balls fonty Saperlipopette: 137 yds, 65% Baby Suri and 20% Silk, and 15% Extra Fine Merino Wool. Color Shown: Umber #5022
Alternate Yarn Option:
• 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5 balls Gedifra Soffio: 205 yds, 37% Merino wool, 37% Alpaca and 26% Silk
• Size 13 ¬ 16” and 32” circular needles
• Stitch holders – double ended
• Markers – fit on size 13 needles
• Clover Locking stitch markers or Cocoknits Metal Colorful Opening Stitch Markers
• Row counter
• Clover gold jumbo bent tip needle

Gauge:
11 sts to 4” = 2.75 sts to 1” and 14 rows to 4” = 3.5 rows per 1” in stockinette stitch on size 13 needles with CashSilk Light. The knitting is wiggly so lay it on a flat surface to measure.

Finished Sizes:
XS = 38”, (S=40”, M=42”, L=44”, XL=46”, XXL=48”). The cardigan is drapey with a loose fit.

Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner and Beyond

Video Tutorial:
• Watch my video on how to pick up stitches around the sleeve.
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0D0LkE_zrs

Techniques:
• Knit and purl
• Work waist and edge decreases at the same time: k2tog/sskm
• Knit in one piece back and forth in rows until the armhole split
• Fronts and back are knit separately at the same time
• Bind off
• 3-needle bind off
• Pick up stitches around the sleeve and work in the round.
• Follow a written pattern for a garment

Contact & Support:
email: nadinesknits@gmail.com
Ravelry ID: NadinesKnits
Website: nadinesknits.com