This sporty cropped cardigan features a garter stitch panel down the back where all waist shaping is worked, creating a flattering hourglass shape and an interesting design detail. The curved button band is shaped with short−rows for a unique accent.

FINISHED SIZE
36 (40¾ , 44½ , 48¾ , 52½ , 56¾ , 61¾ )“ ( 91.5 103.5, 113, 124, 133.5, 144, 157 cm) bust circumference, including ½ “ (1.3 cm) front band.

Jacket shown measures 40¾ “ (103.5 cm).

YARN
DK weight (#3 Light).
Shown here: Fiberstory Core DK (100% superwash merino wool; 231 yd 211 m/3½ oz 100 g): Daybreak, 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins.

NEEDLES
Size U.S. 6 (4 mm): 24” (60 cm) or longer circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double−pointed (dpn).
Size U.S. 5 (3.75 mm): 16” (40 cm) or longer circular (cir).
Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

GAUGE
23 sts and 34 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette st on larger needles, blocked.