Description
This cardigan fronts and back are knit flat in pieces worked from the bottom up. The sleeves are knit flat and set in. The delicate rose pattern is then embroidered on the panels. Diagram is provided.

Size
XXS (XS, S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X, 4X)
To be worn with approx 2 - 4” / 5 - 10 cm positive ease.
Finished Bust Circumference: 33½ (35½, 38½, 41, 44¾) (49, 52¾, 57, 61¼)” / 85.5 (90, 98, 104, 113.5) (124.5, 134, 145, 155.5) cm

Materials
YARN
Yarn A
Ito Kosho (Lace Weight; 90% Wool, 10% Cashmere; 175m / 191 yds per 25g)
7 (7, 8, 8, 9) (10, 10, 11, 12) cones, colourway 0972 Black
Yarn B
Madelinetosh Silk Cloud (Lace Weight; 60% mohair, 40% silk; 300m / 328 yds per 25g)
4 (4, 5, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins, colourway Abyss

1 strand of Yarn A and 1 strand of Yarn B is held together throughout the pattern.

NEEDLES
2.50 mm (US 1.5) circular needle 16” / 40 cm, and a 24” / 60 cm circular needle
2.75 mm (US 2) circular needle 24” / 60 cm (or longer for larger sizes)
3.25 mm (US 3) circular needle 24” / 60 cm (or longer for larger sizes)
2.25 mm (US B-1) crochet hook (optional, for setting in sleeve cap)

Or needle size required to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS
1 removable stitch marker
tapestry needle
basting pins
8 buttons approx ½” / 10mm diameter

EMBROIDERY SUPPLIES
Embroidery hoop
Water-soluble stabilizer
Pencil
Basting pins and thread
Embroidery scissors
Chenille needle size 20
Appletons Crewel Wool (2-ply), 2 skeins each in Colours 292, 294, 296, and 4 skeins in Colour 991