A hip-length cardigan/shrug with a wide front opening and short sleeves, worked in a combination of stockinette and textured bands.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizes
2XS (XS, S, M, L, XL). Shown in size XS.

Finished Measurements
Bust: 30½ (34, 38, 41½, 45, 48½)“
Length: 22½ (23, 23½, 24, 24½, 24¾)”

Yarn
Song by Classic Elite Yarns
(50% cotton, 50% wool; 50 g = approx 110 yards)
6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls 2558 Soft Red

Needles
Circular knitting needle (32”) and double pointed needles (dpn) in size US 5 (3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

Other Materials
Cable needle (cn)
Spare needle same size or smaller than main needle for shoulder join
Stitch holders
Stitch markers

Gauge
22 sts and 30 rows/rnds = 4” St st, blocked; 10 rows (1 patt rep) of Textured Stripe chart meas 1¼“ high, blocked. Take time to save time, check your gauge.