Sleek and flattering, this cardigan is knit in one piece from the top down. The wide front collar can be folded back or wrapped around depending on your mood (and the weather!). Raglan shoulder shaping is worked in one piece and there is minimal seaming except for the back of neck and hip edging.
SIZES To fit bust up to size: 29.5 (33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51)”/75 (84, 91.5, 99, 106.5, 114.5, 122, 129.5) cm 0-1”/0-2.5 cm of positive ease recommended. Finished bust circumference: 29.5 (33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51)”/75 (84, 91.5, 99, 106.5, 114.5, 122, 129.5) cm Size 36”/87.5 cm modeled with 1”/2.5cm of positive ease. Note that these finished bust measurements are twice the cross back dimension as front collar panels overlap. Finished length: 29.75 (30.25, 30.5, 30.75, 31.25, 31.25, 32, 32.25)” /75.5 (77, 77.5, 78, 79.5, 79.5, 81.5, 82) cm.
MATERIALS Madelinetosh Pashmina (75% Merino, 15% Silk, 10% Cashmere; 360 yds/329 m per skein); Color: Glazed Pecan; 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins, actual yarn used approx 1425-3200 yds/1300-2925 mt. Size 7 US/4.5 mm circular needle, 32”/80 cm length (or longer) Size 7 US/4.5 mm circular needle, 24”/60 cm length Size 7 US/4.5 mm double-pointed needles (if preferred to magic loop method) 4 mm/G-6 crochet hook Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, safety pin.
Gauge 21 sts and 30 rows = 4″/10 cm in St st 28 sts and 30 rows = 4″/10 cm in Collar Ribbing
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