Coral Reef, an open front cardigan with a front lace panel that adds a touch of elegance. A wonderful all around layering piece, with a tank and jewelry in the summer, to a elegant holiday dress, and every occasion in between!

Knit in one piece from the top down with compound raglan sleeves for a nice shoulder fit, and elbow length sleeves. The fronts are slightly shaped giving a soft front line and ease to the hip.

Shown in size M on a 38” mannequin, 36” model

Size: XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL) to fit bust: 30 (32, 34, 36, 40, 42, 46)”/76 (81, 86, 91, 102, 107, 117)cm
Choose size based on your back underarm measurement, for a more relaxed fit, knit one size up

Total bust at underarm: 29 (30.5, 32, 34, 38, 41, 45)”/74 (78, 81, 86, 97, 104, 114)cm
Finished length; 20 (20.5, 21, 21, 21, 22, 22)”/51 (52, 53, 53, 53, 56, 56)cm

Yarn: 5 (5, 6, 6, 8, 9, 10) skeins Berroco Maya (137yds/125m; 1.75oz/50g; 85% Cotton/15% Alpaca) shown in 5629 Papaya

Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) 28-40” (70-100cm) circular for body, double point needles for sleeves

Notions: 6 stitch markers, tapestry needle, 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn for sleeves

Gauge: 18 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette, after blocking

All measurements given in inches and centimeters
Professionally tech edited

Lace Charts added 2-8-18