This cardigan is for fans of unusual construction and beautiful drape. The tunic-length, solid color stockinette body ends with stitches gradually cast on at both side edges for the full length dolman sleeves. The sleeves transition into slip stitch colorwork across the back, shoulders, and top of the arms for added interest. Ribbed front bands in a contrasting color frame in the colorwork. Hawley’s rustic cotton, silk, and nylon hand makes it a comfortable transitional piece for three-season wear. Cepheus is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed. The slip stitch pattern is in chart form only.

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Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: Shown in size S with suggested 8–10” positive ease
Bust – 37¼ (41½, 45¼, 49½, 53¼) (57½, 61¼, 65½, 69¼)“, with front bands overlapping at center
Length – 26 (26½, 27, 28½, 29) (29½, 30½, 31½, 32)”
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Hawley (50% Cotton/ 30% Silk/ 20% Nylon; 50g/135yds)
MC – 9 (10, 11, 13, 14) (15, 17, 18, 20) balls shown in 16 Crushed Velvet
CC1 – 3 balls for all sizes shown in 11 Amethyst Dust
CC2 – 1 ball for all sizes shown in 02 Sandstone
CC3 – 2 balls for all sizes shown in 03 Plum
Needles:
US 5 (3.75mm) 16” and 24–40” circulars and DPNs
US 6 (4.00mm) 16” and 24–40” circulars to obtain gauge
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 6 (4.00mm), blocked