A light and airy cardigan, inspired by the garden.

This cardigan features three-quarter length sleeves, a Peter Pan style collar, a reverse vine leaf pattern on the back and optional thistle patch pockets. This cardigan is knit top down and there is no seaming, except for the sides of the pockets. Special thanks to Barbara Walker for inspiring the vine leaf which I designed to be knit in reverse from the top down, starting with a finishing leaf at the top.

It is knit on circular needles. No cable needles required.

SIZES:
XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)
For actual bust size: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)“
Finished cardigan has approximately +2” of ease.

GAUGE
17 sts x 23rows = 4” in stockinette stitch.

YARN
4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 7) ballsMary Maxim Natural Alpaca Tweed
4 Medium Worsted Weight (1 ball = 100gms, 262 yards)
77% Acrylic, 20% Alpaca, 3% Viscose
or any yarn that gives you the correct gauge

COLOURWAY: Thistle

MATERIALS LIST:
• US size 9 (5.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.47” circular needles for body.
24” for collar.
• Short circular needles of the same size or dpns for sleeves.
• Two US size 9 (5.5mm) dpn for pockets.
• Stitch markers in two different colors or styles, waste yarn or circular cables to put sleeves on hold.
• Large darning needle to weave in ends.