A devil-may-care tie, stitched separately and sewn to the neckline, is the defining detail of this cropped stockinette-stitch cardigan.

Difficulty level 2

MATERIALS
• 8 (10, 12) 1¾oz/50g balls (each approx 110yd/100m) of Trendsetter Yarn Montage (polyamid/viscose/polyester) in #1299 purple multi (MC)
• 1 1¾oz/50g balls (each approx 95yd/85m) of Trendsetter Yarn Sunshine (viscose/polyester) in #08 copper (CC)
• One pair each sizes 7 and 8 (4.5 and 5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Size E/4 (3.5mm) crochet hook
• Stitch holder
• Decorative metallic embellishments by Trendsetter Yarns

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
• Sized for Small (Medium, Large). Shown in size Small.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Bust 37 (40, 43)“/94 (101.5, 109)cm
• Length 18½ (19½, 20½)”/47 (49.5, 52)cm
• Upper arm 12¾ (13¾, 15¼)“/32.5 (35, 38.5)cm

GAUGE
• 16 sts and 22 rows = 4 /10cm over St st using larger needles and Montage.