Pattern Description from Vogue Knitting, Fall 2007: “This cropped cardigan by Faye Rubenstein is knit in a textured stitch with star-stitch edgings. Detailing includes a stand-up collar, set-in sleeves and leather cord woven through the edges for closure. It’s worked in ‘Baby Twist’ by Alpaca With a Twist in one piece to the armholes, then split front and back.”

“Very close-fitting, textured stitch, cropped cardigan with star stitch borders.”

Knitted Measurements:

• X-Small (Small, Medium, Large)
• Bust: 30 (33, 36, 40)“/76 (84, 91.5, 101.5)cm
• Length (including bottom band): 18½ (19, 20, 21)“/47 (48, 51, 53.5)cm
• Upper arm: 11 (11¾, 13, 14)“/28 (30, 33, 35.5)cm

Materials:

• 9 (10, 12, 13) 1¾oz/50g balls (each approx 110yd/100m) of Alpaca With a Twist Baby Twist (baby alpaca) in #284 brindle
• One pair size 6 94mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
• 22”/56cm leather lacing (optional)