Wainthropp embraces all things cute and crafty. The cardigan is knit from the top down in a textured lace stripe pattern, starting with the upper back. The fronts are picked up from the cast-on edge of the back, and the fronts and back are joined when the underarm stitches are added. The body is then knit down in one piece with shaping that is incorporated into the stitch pattern sequence. Sleeve stitches are picked up from around the armhole of the body, and they’re shaped using short rows. Garter stitch button bands complete the cardigan.

Gauge in Stockinette: 21 sts x 28 rows = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm

Skills to Know: Knit, purl, twisted stitches, cast on, bind off, increase, decrease, yarn over, picking up stitches, short rows, placing stitches on hold, removing stitches from holders, working in the round, working flat, matching gauge

Sizes: XS (S, M, L {1X, 2X, 3X} 4X, 5X, 6X)

Finished Chest: 30 (33, 37, 41.5 {45.5, 50, 54} 59, 62.5, 65.5) in / 76 (84, 94, 105 {116, 127, 137} 150, 159, 166) cm

Suggested Ease: 0-3 in / 0-7 cm negative ease

Supplies: • US 7 / 4.5 mm circular knitting needles with 16 in / 40 cm & 32 in / 80 cm cables & optional DPNs. • US 6 / 4 mm circular needles circular knitting needles with 16 in / 40 cm & 32 in / 80 cm cables & optional DPNs. • 725 (790, 900, 1000 {1100, 1200, 1300} 1400, 1490, 1575) yds / 665 (725, 825, 915 {1006, 1100, 1190} 1280, 1365, 1440) m worsted weight wool yarn. • Stitch holders or scrap yarn. • Stitch markers labelled A, B, C and D. • 6 ½-in buttons.